Taylor Farms Recalls Jalapeño Products Over Salmonella Concerns

Taylor Farms, a major U.S. food producer, has voluntarily recalled more than a dozen prepared food items containing jalapeño peppers due to potential salmonella contamination, expanding a recall effort linked to a multistate outbreak that has sickened 345 people. The recall, announced on August 9, 2026, includes dips, salsas, and guacamole sold at major grocery chains such as Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Kroger across 26 states.

The action follows a public health alert issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on August 8 for meat and poultry products containing jalapeños. Federal health agencies are investigating a Salmonella Javiana outbreak traced to fresh jalapeños imported from Sinaloa, Mexico, and distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors. The outbreak has resulted in 36 hospitalizations, with illnesses reported between June 19 and July 20, 2026. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 93% of interviewed patients reported eating at a Mexican-style restaurant before falling ill.

Taylor Farms stated it received the jalapeños from Coast Citrus Distributors and is no longer sourcing...