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Chipotle pulls jalapeños from some restaurants for potential tie to salmonella outbreak
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Wyatte Grantham-Philips | The Associated Press , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 4, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details about the salmonella outbreak and the source of the initial peppers are available from Chipotle's statement, which prioritizes the health and safety of guests and employees.
In Los Angeles , a food safety precaution is underway at some Chipotle Mexican Grill locations. The company has removed jalapeños from certain restaurants due to a potential link to a salmonella outbreak being investigated by public health officials. The decision to pull the jalapeños was made out of caution, and they have been replaced with products from different growers.
Jalapeños are used in several menu items, including salsa and guacamole. Further details about the salmonella outbreak and the source of the initial peppers are available from Chipotle's statement, which prioritizes the health and safety of guests and employees.
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Category: business Published: August 4, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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