Salmonella outbreaks can change quickly as health authorities receive laboratory results and additional reports from states.

As of August 31, 2026, FDA’s active-investigation list includes several Salmonella investigations.

🌶️ Jalapeño peppers — the largest current highlighted outbreak

A major 2026 outbreak has been linked to Salmonella Javiana and jalapeño peppers from Sinaloa, Mexico, distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors.

The outbreak initially involved 345 illnesses across 27 states. By the FDA’s August 21 update, the reported total had increased to:

• • 431 illnesses

• • 57 hospitalizations

• • 0 deaths

• • 32 states

Illnesses began between June 19 and August 2, 2026.

FDA and CDC linked the outbreak to recalled jalapeño peppers and products containing those peppers.

Consumers should not eat recalled jalapeños or products containing recalled peppers and should follow the official recall instructions.

🥚 Shell eggs

Another 2026 outbreak involved Salmonella Enteritidis and shell eggs.

CDC reported:

• • 98 cases

• • 26 hospitalizations

• • 0 deaths

• • 17 states

The investigation linked the outbreak to shell eggs produced and distributed by Midwest Poultry Services. A recall covered more than 1.58 million dozen eggs.

This is an important reminder that eggs can be nutritious while still requiring careful handling and proper cooking.

🌱 Alfalfa sprouts

In August, FDA and CDC identified alfalfa sprouts distributed by Everything Sprouts, LLC as a source in a multistate outbreak involving both Shiga toxin-producing E. coli and Salmonella Agona.

The combined outbreak involved:

• 55 total illnesses
• 7 people infected with Salmonella
• 4 hospitalizations
• 0 deaths
• Cases reported across 15 states

FDA advised consumers and businesses not to eat, sell or serve recalled Calco and Everything Sprouts-brand alfalfa sprouts.

Raw sprouts deserve particular attention because bacteria can multiply in the warm, moist conditions used during sprouting.

🔬 Salmonella Newport — source not yet identified

FDA’s current active-investigation table also lists a Salmonella Newport outbreak involving 84 reported illnesses.

At the time of the latest FDA update, the food source had not yet been identified and traceback was underway.

This illustrates why food safety should not depend only on waiting for a recall.

Everyday prevention matters even when investigators are still trying to determine the source.

📊 Selected 2026 Salmonella outbreak snapshot

The following figures are reported illness counts from selected 2026 investigations. They are not directly comparable as a single nationwide total, because the investigations have different reporting dates and statuses.

FDA’s active-investigation table currently lists the 84-case Newport investigation, a 41-case Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- investigation and a 99-case Salmonella Oranienburg investigation among its active 2026 investigations.