# Multistate salmonella infections rise to 431, CDC says

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- Reuters, 2026-08-19 22:01 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/multistate-salmonella-infections-climb-431-us-cdc-says-2026-08-19/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a8627c3c69d29000181a687

> The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said a salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeno peppers has sickened 431 people across 32 states. The figure is up from 345 cases in 27 states reported earlier this month.

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