Fast-casual restaurant chain Qdoba has announced the removal of fresh jalapeños from its menu, a decision that follows a similar move by Chipotle. This shift comes as health officials monitor a salmonella outbreak that has now affected 27 states across the U.S.

While the outbreak is widespread, public health data indicates that the majority of confirmed salmonella cases linked to the jalapeño supply are currently concentrated in Colorado and Minnesota. The move by both restaurant chains is a precautionary measure intended to mitigate further health risks to customers while investigations into the source of the contamination continue.

There is currently no information regarding how long these menu changes will remain in effect or whether the supply chain issue is limited to specific regional distributors. Health agencies have not yet issued a definitive statement on whether the jalapeños served at these chains are the confirmed source of the outbreak, but the preemptive removal suggests a coordinated effort to prioritize food safety as the number of affected states grows.