Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Jalapeño Peppers from Mexico
A multi-state Salmonella outbreak, linked to jalapeño peppers from Sinaloa, Mexico, has affected at least five individuals in South Carolina and three in North Carolina, according to CDC investigations. The peppers were distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors, which is initiating…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 5, 2026 —
Federal health officials are investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella infections that has been linked to jalapeño peppers originating from the Mexican state of Sinaloa.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed that at least five individuals in South Carolina and three in North Carolina have been affected by the outbreak.
Investigations indicate that Coast Citrus Distributors, a company involved in the distribution of these peppers, is initiating a recall of the affected product.
The specific strain of Salmonella causing the illnesses has been identified through ongoing investigations by health authorities.
Further details regarding the timeline of the outbreak, the exact number of recalled peppers, and the specific retail locations where the peppers may have been sold have not been provided at this time. The contractor’s name was not provided.
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