Health & Food
Taylor Farms recalls jalapeño products sold across 26 states amid salmonella outbreak
The recall reaches major retailers including Walmart, Whole Foods, Target, Trader Joe’s and Kroger; affected products carry best-by dates through Aug. 16.
Executive summary
- The latest: Taylor Fresh Foods recalled 20 prepared products containing jalapeños after its supplier, Coast Citrus Distributors, recalled peppers potentially contaminated with salmonella.[1][2]
- The reach: The products went to retail distribution centers in 26 states and were sold through chains including Walmart, Whole Foods, Target, Trader Joe’s, Kroger, Hannaford and Stop & Shop.[1][2]
- By the numbers: Federal investigators have linked the underlying jalapeño outbreak to 345 illnesses in 27 states, including 36 hospitalizations and no deaths.[3][4]
- What to do: Consumers should discard recalled products or return them for a refund. Affected best-by dates run through Aug. 16, depending on the item.[1][2]
Taylor Fresh Foods expanded the consequences of a multistate salmonella investigation into grocery aisles by recalling prepared foods made with implicated jalapeños. The company said the finished products were distributed in 26 states.[1][2]
The recall spans salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, taco dip, cheese dips, diced jalapeños, a burrito, a roast beef sandwich and a shrimp salad. Product names, UPCs, states and best-by dates vary by retailer.[1]
Officials have reported 345 infections across 27 states, with 36 hospitalizations and no deaths. Illness onsets recorded by FDA ran from June 19 through July 20.[3][4]
FDA traceback work identified a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, as the likely source of peppers imported by Coast Citrus Distributors. Coast Citrus agreed to recall remaining implicated product, and Taylor Farms said it stopped sourcing from that grower.[3][1][4]
Taylor Farms said it was not aware of illnesses linked specifically to its recalled finished products. The 345 cases refer to the broader outbreak tied to the supplied jalapeños, not to a confirmed count from Taylor Farms-branded foods.[1][3][2]
The recall list includes products sold through Hannaford, Kroger, Stop & Shop, Target, Trader Joe’s, Walmart and Whole Foods. Some were store brands or unbranded rather than labeled Taylor Farms.[1][2]
Affected best-by dates begin Aug. 7 and extend as late as Aug. 16. Because dates and distribution differ by item, consumers should compare the package UPC and date with the company’s recall table.[1]
Taylor Farms advises consumers not to eat recalled products and to discard them or return them to the place of purchase for a refund.[1][2]
Salmonella infection commonly causes diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps. FDA says children under five, older adults and people with weakened immune systems face a higher risk of severe illness.[3]
FDA says the investigation remains open and is still mapping the full distribution of the implicated peppers. The agency may update its advisory as more information becomes available.[3]