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Fresh jalapeños recalled due to salmonella outbreak in 27 states, including Texas
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Brian Kirkpatrick, Texas Public Radio , as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This outbreak has affected 27 states, including Texas, where Piney Point Village is located.
A recall has been issued for fresh jalapeños due to a salmonella outbreak. This outbreak has affected 27 states, including Texas, where Piney Point Village is located. The infection caused by salmonella can have varying levels of severity.
It can be a mild stomach issue or it can be severe and potentially life-threatening. Further details about the recall and the outbreak are available from Houston Public Media, the source of this information.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 6, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A recall has been issued for fresh jalapeños due to a salmonella outbreak. This outbreak has affected 27 states, including Texas, where Piney Point Village is located. The infection caused by…
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