Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños in 27 states, including KentuckySource: Canva. Share This StoryemailPrintLinkedinRedditWhatsappKENTUCKY – A salmonella outbreak has reportedly been linked to jalapeños in 27 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to the CDC, data shows the jalapeño peppers distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors from Sinaloa, Mexico as the source of the outbreak. After being notified, health officials say both Chipotle Mexican Grill and QDOBA stopped serving affected jalapeño peppers. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is working to determine if the jalapeños went to grocery stores, health officials say.