# Explainer: What to know about the multistate Salmonella outbreak in the US

https://mins.news/en/item/16152

- Reuters, 2026-08-07 12:15 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/what-know-about-multistate-salmonella-outbreak-us-2026-08-07/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a75cc5369018900011c3c36

> U.S. health authorities are investigating a Salmonella outbreak spanning multiple states. The infections under review are identified as Salmonella Javiana. Investigators have linked the outbreak to fresh jalapeno peppers. The inquiry is ongoing as authorities work to determine the scope of the infections.

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