Taylor Farms Jalapeño Recall Expands to 26 States as Salmonella Sickens 345

Taylor Farms recalled over 20 products containing jalapeños on August 9 after a salmonella outbreak linked to peppers from Coast Citrus Distributors sickened 345 people across 27 states. The recalled items, which include guacamole, salsa, and pico de gallo, were sold at major retailers including Walmart, Target, Trader Joe’s, and Whole Foods across 26 states. Taylor Farms said it is not aware of any illnesses connected to its recalled products.

What products are affected and where

Taylor Farms recalled 20+ products containing jalapeños with “Best Before” dates ranging from August 7 through August 16. The items include guacamole, salsa, pico de gallo, and prepared foods sold at Kroger, Walmart, Target, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Hannaford, and Stop and Shop. The recalled products were distributed to 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.

The broader salmonella outbreak

A multistate salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños from Coast Citrus Distributors has sickened 345 people across 27 states as of August 5, according to the CDC. The outbreak is believed to have originated from jalapeños grown in Sinaloa, Mexico. Whole Foods announced a separate recall on August 12 of products containing jalapeños sourced from Coast Citrus Distributors, affecting 12 states. No illnesses have been reported in connection with Whole Foods’ recalled products.

Why Taylor Farms is recalling now

Taylor Farms sourced its jalapeños from Coast Citrus Distributors but has since stopped doing so. The company issued the August 9 recall as a precaution after the FDA and CDC linked the outbreak to the distributor’s peppers. The FDA and CDC are investigating the multistate outbreak. Salmonella can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, and poses serious risk to young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems.

What consumers should do

The FDA advised consumers who purchased recalled products to discard them or bring a valid receipt to a Whole Foods Market store for a full refund. Consumers can check the FDA website for a complete list of affected products and their specific lot codes. Taylor Farms also operates separately from a cyclospora outbreak linked to its iceberg lettuce in July, which sickened tens of thousands; the salmonella outbreak is unrelated.

Final Thoughts

With 345 people infected and products still on shelves through August 16, consumers should check their refrigerators for recalled items and discard them or seek refunds immediately. The outbreak underscores ongoing food safety risks in the U.S. produce supply chain.

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