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Salmonella Outbreak Spreads to Multiple States

Updated 2026-08-20 14:55 UTC 1 source Negative

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a significant increase in salmonella cases linked to jalapeño peppers, with 431 confirmed cases across 32 states. The outbreak has resulted in 57 hospitalizations but no deaths.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Wednesday that the salmonella outbreak linked to consumption of certain kinds of jalapeño peppers has grown to 431 cases across 32 states. The number includes 57 hospitalizations and no reported deaths as of Wednesday. It is up from 345 cases
2026-08-20 14:26 UTC
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