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Salmonella outbreak linked to tainted jalapeños isn’t over

A multistate salmonella outbreak linked to tainted jalapeños has reached 431 infections across 27 states, according to the US CDC. Retailers are aggressively removing products from shelves to contain the spread. H-E-B has recalled between 35 and 50 items, while Costco has recalled jalapeños sold at its Stafford location. The outbreak remains active as officials track the contamination source and identify further affected products across the United States, including Louisiana.

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  • ✓ The US CDC reports multistate salmonella infections have reached 431.
  • ✓ The salmonella outbreak has reached 27 states, including Louisiana.
  • ✓ Costco has recalled jalapeños sold at its Stafford location.
  • ✓ H-E-B has recalled more than 35 food items.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 7 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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The US CDC reported infections have climbed to 431 and now span 27 states.

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  1. Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Jalapeños Spreads to 27 States

    A multistate salmonella outbreak linked to tainted jalapeños has reached 431 infections across 27 states, according to the US CDC. Retailers are aggressively removing products from shelves to contain the spread. H-E-B has recalled between 35 and 50 items, while Costco has recalled jalapeños sold at its Stafford location. The outbreak remains active as officials track the contamination source and identify further affected products across the United States, including Louisiana.

    Why it matters

    Foodborne salmonella infections can cause severe gastrointestinal distress and may require hospitalization. This outbreak is significant due to the high number of infections and the involvement of major national and regional grocery chains.

    What is confirmed

    • The US CDC reports multistate salmonella infections have reached 431.
    • The salmonella outbreak has reached 27 states, including Louisiana.
    • Costco has recalled jalapeños sold at its Stafford location.
    • H-E-B has recalled more than 35 food items.

    Still unconfirmed

    • H-E-B stores removed over 50 recalled items from shelves.
    • The outbreak is specifically linked to tainted jalapeños.

    What to watch next

    • CDC updates on the total number of infections and fatalities
    • Identification of the specific farm or supplier responsible for the contamination
    • Additional product recall notices from major retailers
    Sources used for this update (7)
    1. Chron — Texas H-E-B stores remove over 50 recalled items from shelves
    2. KXAN Austin — More than 35 H-E-B foods recalled as salmonella outbreak spreads
    3. USA Today — Jalapeños sold at Costco recalled. See affected products
    4. kalb.com — Salmonella outbreak reaches 27 states, including Louisiana
    5. NBC News — Salmonella outbreak linked to tainted jalapeños isn’t over
    6. Reuters — Multistate salmonella infections climb to 431, US CDC says
    7. Houston Chronicle — Jalapeños sold at Stafford Costco recalled over salmonella concerns
    confidence 90%
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