Qdoba removes jalapeños from restaurants as CDC warns of salmonella outbreak in 27 states

Restaurant chain Qdoba has followed Chipotle in removing jalapeños from its locations amid a salmonella outbreak that has affected at least 27 states, according to health officials. At least 345 people across 27 states have been sickened with the strain of Salmonella Javiana linked to the jalapeños, 36 of whom have been hospitalized, the CDC said Wednesday. No deaths have been reported. The majority of cases are in Colorado and Minnesota, with each reporting at least 110. The Minnesota Department of Health said of the 84 Minnesotans interviewed as part of its investigation, 75 reported eating at Chipotle. Qdoba: "Out of an abundance of caution, we have proactively removed jalapeños from all our restaurants at this time." Qdoba: "We take any report involving guest health seriously and are committed to responding appropriately based on the facts and guidance from public health authorities." CDC: "neither of these establishments are considered a current ongoing risk to consumers in this outbreak." Updated on: August 5, 2026 / 8:12 PM EDT.