Taylor Farms Recalls Jalapeño Products Amid Salmonella Outbreak
Taylor Farms has recalled a range of prepared foods containing jalapeño peppers after federal investigators linked the peppers to a multistate Salmonella Javiana outbreak. As of August 10, 2026, the outbreak had caused 345 illnesses and 36 hospitalizations across 27 states, with no deaths reported.
The Food and Drug Administration traced the suspected contamination to fresh jalapeños grown in Sinaloa, Mexico, and distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors. Taylor Fresh Foods issued its recall on August 9 after the peppers entered its supply chain. The company has stopped sourcing jalapeños from that distributor and is using alternative suppliers.
Affected foods include salsa, guacamole, pico de gallo, dips, burritos, sandwiches, and certain meat and poultry products. They were distributed in 26 states through retailers including Walmart, Whole Foods, Target, Trader Joe’s, Kroger, Hannaford, and Stop & Shop. Recalled items carry specified product codes and “Best If Used By” dates through August 16, 2026.
Consumers are advised to check packaging against the recall information provided by Taylor Farms and the FDA. Matching products should be discarded or returned for a refund. Officials recommend washing hands after handling recalled food and cleaning and sanitizing refrigerators, countertops, utensils, cutting boards, and containers that may have touched it. Consumers should not taste, rinse, or remove the peppers from recalled products, because contaminated food can appear and smell normal.
Salmonella infection commonly causes diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, nausea, and vomiting. Symptoms may begin within hours or several days after exposure and typically last four to seven days. Most people recover without treatment, but young children, adults aged 65 or older, and immunocompromised people face higher risks of severe illness. Medical advice is recommended for persistent or serious symptoms, including bloody diarrhea, high fever, dehydration, worsening pain, repeated vomiting, or an inability to keep fluids down. Federal investigation of the outbreak remains ongoing.