Federal health officials reported Wednesday that a multistate Salmonella Javiana outbreak has sickened 345 people across 27 states, with many cases linked to jalapeño peppers served at Qdoba and Chipotle locations.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said 36 people have been hospitalized, though no deaths have been reported. Illness onset dates range from June 14 to July 14, 2026. Of those interviewed, 93 percent reported eating at Mexican-style restaurants before becoming ill.

Both Qdoba and Chipotle have removed jalapeños from their menus after being notified of the outbreak. The peppers have been traced to suppliers in Sinaloa, Mexico.

Minnesota and Colorado each reported 110 cases, accounting for the largest shares. Other affected states include Illinois with 30 cases and Kansas with 13. The remaining states with cases are Alabama, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

The CDC identified 27 illness clusters at the restaurant chains in seven states. Health authorities continue to investigate the source and distribution of the contaminated peppers.