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Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapenos expands to more states and restaurant chains. Here’s what you need to know
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Debra Worley , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the outbreak, including the states where illnesses have been reported, are available from federal health officials and other sources, such as KOSA CBS7.
A food safety issue is affecting multiple states. Fresh jalapeno peppers are the source of a salmonella outbreak. People in many parts of the country have been sickened. The outbreak has sent some to the hospital. Further details about the outbreak, including the states where illnesses have been reported, are available from federal health officials and other sources, such as KOSA CBS7.
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Category: business Published: August 6, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A food safety issue is affecting multiple states. Fresh jalapeno peppers are the source of a salmonella outbreak. People in many parts of the country have been sickened. The outbreak has sent some to…
When was this published? This article was first published on August 6, 2026 by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) and curated for The Midland readers.
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