CDC Alert

August 6, 2026

Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 345 Across 27 States as Mexican Jalapenos Are Pulled From Chipotle and QDOBA

Federal health officials link a salmonella outbreak to Mexican jalapenos that has sickened 345 people in 27 states. Chipotle and QDOBA removed the peppers supplied by Coast Citrus.

White Candida auris yeast colonies cultured on an agar streak plate in a laboratory

Health·Science

3,000 Cases of Antifungal-Resistant Candida Auris Reported Across 23 States in 2026

Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus, now affects 3,000+ patients across 23 states. The CDC calls it an urgent antimicrobial threat. Texas leads with 706 cases; mortality reaches 30-60 percent.

August 6, 2026