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QDOBA Food Poisoning Lawsuit

CDC linked recalled jalapeños served at QDOBA to a Salmonella outbreak that ended in October 2026.

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Were You Affected by QDOBA?

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Did you eat at or order food from QDOBA?

Receipts, app orders, card statements, or a dining companion can help document when and where you ate.

Did a doctor or lab confirm Salmonella?

Medical records and lab results help document the illness, but an attorney can still review the facts if testing was not done.

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About QDOBA

If you became ill after a QDOBA meal, the location, meal date, and any medical records can help a food poisoning lawyer assess what happened. Federal investigators identified QDOBA as one of two restaurant chains that received recalled jalapeños in a 2026 Salmonella outbreak. You can ask us to review your situation without first proving which ingredient made you sick.

The 2026 Salmonella Outbreak

CDC’s October 2 final update reported 488 Salmonella Javiana illnesses across 34 states, with 65 hospitalizations and no deaths. Investigators linked the outbreak to jalapeños grown in Sinaloa, Mexico and distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors. CDC declared the outbreak over, and FDA ended its investigation. QDOBA and Chipotle both received the peppers. QDOBA stopped using jalapeños on July 28, and Coast Citrus recalled the product.

Those totals cover the whole outbreak, not QDOBA alone. CDC identified 36 illness clusters: 31 at Chipotle locations in 7 states and 5 at QDOBA locations in 2 states. The agencies haven’t published a QDOBA-only case total or the addresses of those locations. See our 2026 jalapeño Salmonella outbreak page for recall details and the investigation’s findings.

Were You Exposed?

CDC’s final update reports meal dates from June 14 through July 29 among people who ate at Mexican-style restaurants, including Chipotle and QDOBA, before becoming ill. These are reported meal dates, not a deadline for requesting a review. Our Salmonella lawyers can explain what evidence may help and whether further investigation is appropriate.

Health Risks

The jalapeños implicated in the 2026 outbreak carried Salmonella. Symptoms alone can't tell you whether a QDOBA meal was the source of an illness.

Salmonella

Salmonella can cause diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. CDC says symptoms usually start 6 hours to 6 days after infection and last 4 to 7 days. Some infections spread beyond the intestines or cause lasting complications. A clinician can decide what testing and treatment you need.

At-Risk Groups

Children under 5, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems face a higher risk of serious illness. FDA also cautions about severe symptoms during pregnancy. Contact a doctor for bloody diarrhea, a fever above 102°F (38.9°C), diarrhea or vomiting lasting more than 2 days, or signs of dehydration.

If You Got Sick

Tell Your Clinician About the Meal

Explain when and where you ate and when your symptoms started. Follow your clinician's advice about testing and treatment. If you already have test results or discharge paperwork, keep a copy for your records.

Save Proof That You Ate There

Keep your receipt, app order, delivery record, or card statement showing which location you visited and when. Write down what you ordered, including whether you added jalapeños, and note the date your symptoms started. Order history inside a delivery app can disappear, so screenshot it.

Report Your Illness

Report suspected food poisoning to your state or local health department. The meal details and illness timeline can help investigators assess possible connections.

Talk to a Food Poisoning Lawyer

You can ask for a review even if you don't have a receipt or confirmed diagnosis. Our team can discuss what happened, review the records you have, and explain what else may help assess a claim.

Linked Outbreak Records

QDOBA Outbreak Pages

These are the individual outbreak pages currently linked to QDOBA in our tracker. Historical incidents discussed elsewhere on this guide are not included in these totals until their own outbreak pages are published.

Counts and illness totals above come only from published outbreak pages. Public-health status does not determine legal liability or whether a claim is accepted.

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Yes. FDA says QDOBA and Chipotle received recalled jalapeños imported by Coast Citrus Distributors from Sinaloa, Mexico. CDC's final update identified 36 illness clusters, including 5 at QDOBA locations in 2 states. The agencies haven't published a case total for QDOBA alone or the addresses of those locations.

Recent News

Latest food safety news and updates related to QDOBA.

CDC

CDC Ends Jalapeño Salmonella Outbreak Investigation

CDC's final update reported 488 illnesses in 34 states, 65 hospitalizations, and no deaths. Five illness clusters were identified at QDOBA locations in two states. These totals cover the whole outbreak.

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FDA

FDA Ends Jalapeño Salmonella Investigation

FDA ended its investigation without determining the route of contamination. Fresh peppers are past shelf life, but consumers should still check for recalled products made with jalapeños that have longer shelf lives.

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CBS News

Qdoba removes jalapeños from restaurants as CDC warns of salmonella outbreak in 27 states

QDOBA said it had proactively removed jalapeños from all of its restaurants out of an abundance of caution.

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This content is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Information is current as of the date accessed. For the most up-to-date outbreak information, please consult official CDC and FDA websites.

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