A salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers grown in Mexico has triggered a major recall of dips, salsas, guacamole and other products sold through some of America’s largest grocery retailers.
The recall involves products manufactured by Taylor Fresh Foods and sold at stores including Walmart, Target, Trader Joe’s, Kroger, Whole Foods and Hannaford, according to a notice published by the Food and Drug Administration.
And this isn’t a precaution involving a handful of peppers with no known illnesses.
ABC News reported that the broader outbreak associated with fresh jalapeños has sickened 345 people across 27 states. Chipotle and QDOBA also pulled jalapeños from their restaurants last week amid the investigation.
The problem was traced to fresh jalapeños supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors. According to the FDA, Coast Citrus determined that peppers originating with a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, were a potential source of the salmonella outbreak.
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Taylor Fresh Foods subsequently recalled finished products containing those jalapeños and stopped obtaining products from the grower in question.
“Taylor Fresh Foods is no longer sourcing products from this farmer and will be filling orders from alternative suppliers,” the company said in a statement provided to ABC.
The company added that it was not aware of illnesses specifically linked to its recalled products containing jalapeños.
That distinction is important. Federal officials are investigating an outbreak associated with fresh jalapeños supplied by Coast Citrus, while Taylor’s recall concerns products manufactured using potentially affected peppers.
The FDA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are continuing their investigation.
Salmonella infections can produce fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. The FDA warns that diarrhea can sometimes be bloody and that infections can become particularly serious for young children, elderly or frail people and individuals with weakened immune systems.
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In rare circumstances, salmonella can enter the bloodstream and produce more severe illnesses.
The recalled Taylor products have “best by” dates through Aug. 16, 2026, and were distributed across 26 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Wisconsin and West Virginia.
Because the recall encompasses numerous finished products and brands rather than simply packages labeled as fresh jalapeños, consumers will need to check the FDA’s detailed recall list to determine whether something in their refrigerator is affected.
The retailers named by the FDA include some enormous chains, which gives the recall a potentially broad reach.
Taylor Farms itself is also a significant player in America’s produce business. ABC reported that the company supplied produce used in approximately 40 percent of salad kits sold in the United States last year.
Anyone who has one of the recalled products is advised not to eat it and to return it to the store where it was purchased for a refund.
