Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Multiple States, Restaurant Chains
A Salmonella outbreak has made over 300 people sick across more than two dozen states, with Chipotle and Qdoba restaurants affected, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Seattle Tacoma, WA, August 5, 2026 —
A widespread Salmonella outbreak has impacted more than 300 individuals across over two dozen states, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported. The ongoing investigation has identified Chipotle and Qdoba restaurants as being affected by the outbreak.
The exact source of the contamination has not been publicly disclosed by the FDA. The number of affected states stands at more than two dozen, indicating a broad geographic reach of the outbreak. The total number of reported illnesses has surpassed 300 individuals.
Both Chipotle Mexican Grill and Qdoba Mexican Eats are named as restaurant chains where patrons have fallen ill. Specific details regarding the timeline of the outbreak, the specific types of food items involved, or the precise number of cases linked to each restaurant chain were not immediately available.
The FDA is continuing its investigation into the source of the Salmonella outbreak. Further updates are expected as more information becomes available.
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