The Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risks (Cofepris) announced that it is investigating a Salmonella outbreak among U.S. citizens who traveled to Mexico, allegedly after consuming jalapeño peppers.
Víctor Hugo Borja, head of Cofepris, explained that the source of the Salmonella outbreak could be linked to jalapeño peppers produced in Escuinapa, Sinaloa, and packaged in Nuevo León by the company Coast Citrus Distributors.
“The latest report we received was about salmonellosis possibly associated with Mexican peppers, serrano peppers… it could be a packaging company in Nuevo León… from producers in Escuinapa, Sinaloa…”
Víctor Hugo Borja, Cofepris
Salmonella outbreak addressed through cooperation between Mexico and the United States
The announcement of the Salmonella outbreak comes within the framework of cooperation and information sharing between authorities in the United States and Mexico.
Among the authorities working together are the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Cofepris.
Víctor Hugo Borja, head of Cofepris, said that they are initially working based on hypotheses, meaning that an investigation must be carried out, just as they are doing with other outbreaks such as cyclosporiasis.
FDA alerts Mexico about Salmonella outbreak; Cofepris investigates peppers from Sinaloa and packaging company in Nuevo León
The FDA notified Mexico about the possible Salmonella outbreak, prompting authorities to travel directly to Nuevo León and Sinaloa.
The FDA notification was issued on July 31, 2026. By August 5, Coast Citrus Distributors, based in Nuevo León, and jalapeño peppers originating from Sinaloa had been identified in connection with the investigation, involving 345 cases among U.S. travelers and 36 hospitalizations.
The Cofepris verification visit in Nuevo León took place between August 5 and August 7, 2026.
Source: sdpnoticias
