A Statement from Chipotle on Food Safety

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., August 4, 2026

The health and safety of our guests and employees is our highest priority. We are aware that public health authorities are investigating the source of a Salmonella outbreak in the supply chain impacting several food service retailers. We are cooperating with the public health authorities in their efforts.

As part of our established health and safety protocols, upon learning of a potential outbreak, we immediately initiated our ingredient traceability system and were able to identify jalapeños as a potential common ingredient from a common lot, and the restaurants where it was distributed. Out of an abundance of caution, we proactively removed the jalapenos from our restaurants and replaced them with product from different growers.

For more information on our food safety program, please visit: https://www.chipotle.com/food-safety .