Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Midwest Poultry and Mexican Jalapeños Spread Across 30 States

By Michael Grothaus · Fast Company · 2026-08-06

Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Midwest Poultry and Mexican Jalapeños Spread Across 30 States

Fast Company reports that federal health officials are tracking two distinct Salmonella outbreaks involving eggs and produce distributed to major retailers and restaurant chains. The contamination has already led to dozens of hospitalizations, forcing companies like Chipotle and

Fast Company reports that federal health officials are tracking two distinct Salmonella outbreaks involving eggs and produce distributed to major retailers and restaurant chains. The contamination has already led to dozens of hospitalizations, forcing companies like Chipotle and