Chipotle Swaps Out Jalapeños Nationwide as Minnesota Probes Salmonella Outbreak

Chipotle pulled jalapeños from all U.S. restaurants on August 4, 2026, sourcing replacements from different growers. Minnesota's health department is investigating a Salmonella outbreak tied to several Mexican-style quick-service chains there. Chipotle calls the move precautionary; the contaminated product hasn't been identified yet. For diners, that means no jalapeños at Chipotle for now — and a reminder that supply-chain tracing can lag behind illness reports.