CDC Actively Tracking Four Foodborne Outbreaks Across Multiple States

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently investigating four active foodborne outbreaks linked to food and animal contact, including Salmonella and E. coli infections. As of September 25, 2026, these outbreaks, associated with sprouts, jalapeño peppers, and pet turtles, have collectively sickened at least 538 people across dozens of states. The largest of these is a Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers, accounting for over 430 cases.