Chipotle Pulls Jalapeños After Salmonella Outbreak in the United States
05 de Agosto, 2026 11:26
A salmonella outbreak in Minnesota has raised public health concerns after sickening more than 100 people. As the investigation continues, Chipotle has announced a series of precautionary measures to reduce any potential risk while authorities work to determine the source of the contamination. The restaurant chain has temporarily removed one ingredient from its menu and said it is actively cooperating with the agencies leading the investigation. Here’s everything we know so far.
Chipotle Removes Jalapeños From Its Menu Amid Salmonella Outbreak
In a statement, Chipotle said it is working closely with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Minnesota Department of Health, which are investigating a Salmonella Javiana outbreak linked to the food supply chain that has affected multiple restaurants in Minnesota and other states.
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The company also noted that the Minnesota Department of Health has confirmed there are currently no outstanding concerns related to Chipotle. However, as part of its established food safety protocols, the chain activated its ingredient traceability system after learning about the potential outbreak. Through that process, it identified jalapeños from a single lot as a possible ingredient connected to the cases and determined which restaurant locations had received them.
As a precaution, Chipotle removed those jalapeños from its restaurants and replaced them with products sourced from other suppliers while the investigation remains ongoing.
How many Chipotle restaurants are there in the United States?
Currently, the restaurant chain has more than 3,400 locations in the United States. California has the highest concentration of these restaurants, with a total of 486, representing about 14% of all Chipotle restaurants in the country.
Chipotle History
Chipotle was founded by Steve Ells, who took advantage of the growing popularity of burritos and other Mexican dishes when he opened his first restaurant in the 1990s. Since then, the chain has positioned itself as a key player in the fast food industry.
Today, the company has over 3,700 restaurants in various countries, not only in the United States but also in places like Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates. It is the only company of its size in the restaurant industry that owns and operates all of its locations in North America and Europe.
With more than 130,000 employees, Chipotle is part of the Fortune 500 list and is ranked among the most admired companies in the Fortune 2025 list, as well as being recognized on Time’s list of the most influential companies.
What Is Salmonella?
According to Mayo Clinic, Salmonella is a type of bacteria commonly found in the intestines of humans and animals and is shed through feces. People typically become infected by consuming contaminated food or water.
Symptoms of Salmonella Infection
While some people infected with Salmonella may not show symptoms, many experience diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain within 8 to 72 hours after exposure. Most healthy individuals recover without medical treatment within a few days or up to a week.
However, in certain cases, diarrhea can lead to severe dehydration that requires urgent medical attention. If the bacteria spread beyond the intestines, it can cause serious and potentially life-threatening complications. The most common signs and symptoms include:
- • Diarrhea
- • Stomach cramps (abdominal pain)
- • Fever
- • Nausea
- • Vomiting
- • Chills
- • Headache
- • Blood in the stool
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