Taylor Farms Recalls Jalapeño Products Amid Salmonella Outbreak
Federal food safety officials are investigating a multistate Salmonella javiana outbreak linked to fresh jalapeño peppers distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors and used in prepared foods made by Taylor Fresh Foods. As of August 10, 2026, the outbreak had caused 345 reported illnesses and 36 hospitalizations across 27 states, with no deaths reported.
Taylor Farms recalled affected products on August 9, after the peppers entered its supply chain. The recalled foods include salsa, guacamole, pico de gallo, dips, burritos, sandwiches, and other refrigerated items. They were distributed to retailers in 26 states, including Whole Foods, Walmart, Target, Trader Joe’s, Kroger, Hannaford, and Stop & Shop. Some meat and poultry products are also covered by a federal public health alert.
Regulators traced the outbreak to jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico, and Taylor Fresh Foods has stopped sourcing peppers from Coast Citrus Distributors. Chipotle and Qdoba also removed the peppers from restaurants nationwide as a precaution. The FDA said Taylor Fresh Foods was not aware of illnesses specifically tied to its recalled prepared products.
Consumers should check suspected products against the UPC codes and date information listed in the recall. Affected products have “Best If Used By” dates through August 16, 2026. Matching items should be discarded or returned for a refund and should not be tasted, rinsed, or altered. Hands, refrigerator surfaces, counters, utensils, cutting boards, and containers that contacted the food should be cleaned and sanitized.
Salmonella infection can cause diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, nausea, and vomiting. Symptoms generally appear within hours or several days and often last four to seven days. Most people recover without treatment, but young children, adults 65 and older, and immunocompromised people face higher risks. Medical care is advised for severe symptoms, dehydration, bloody diarrhea, or persistent vomiting.