CHICAGO — Chipotle Mexican Grill has removed jalapenos from restaurants that received peppers from a common supply lot as health officials investigate a salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 110 people in Minnesota.
The company said it traced ingredients after learning of the illnesses and identified the peppers as a possible source. It replaced the jalapenos with products from different growers and said it was cooperating with state and federal investigators.
Minnesota health officials said most interviewed patients had eaten at Chipotle locations between mid-June and mid-July, but illnesses were also connected to other Mexican-style quick-service restaurants. Officials cautioned that the evidence did not establish Chipotle as the only place where contaminated food may have been served.
The Food and Drug Administration opened a traceback investigation July 22 covering multiple ingredients, not only jalapenos. Investigators were still determining where the suspected product originated, how widely it was distributed and whether the outbreak was continuing.
Salmonella can cause diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps, usually within hours or several days after exposure. Young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems face a higher risk of serious illness. Anyone with severe symptoms, dehydration or prolonged illness should contact a medical professional.
Sources: The Associated Press, Minnesota Department of Health, FDA and The Guardian. Published Aug. 4, 2026.
