Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products sold in several states over salmonella concerns

Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of Taylor Farms, has issued a voluntary recall for some items containing jalapeños amid concerns over potential salmonella contamination.

The decision follows a separate voluntary recall by Taylor Farms weeks ago involving central Mexico-sourced iceberg lettuce, which was linked to a nationwide cyclospora outbreak that sickened people across the US.

The jalapeno-related recall comes after Coast Citrus Distributors announced it was recalling fresh jalapeños over salmonella concerns, prompting Taylor Fresh Foods to remove affected items from retail shelves.

Prepared foods covered by the recall include guacamole, pico de gallo, and taco dip. They are listed in the FDA notice about the recall.

Distributed by Taylor Farms across dozens of states, the recalled items have “Best If Used By” dates through Aug. 16, 2026. They were sold at major retailers including Kroger, Stop & Shop, Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and Walmart.

The FDA and CDC are working with state and local partners to investigate a multistate salmonella outbreak tied to fresh jalapeños from Coast Citrus Distributors. A grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, supplying Coast Citrus Distributors, was identified as the potential source, Taylor Fresh Foods stated.

Taylor Fresh Foods said it is no longer sourcing from the farmer and will fill orders using alternative suppliers. The company added that it is currently unaware of any reported illnesses linked to its jalapeño products.

Consumers holding any recalled product are advised to discard it immediately and avoid eating it. Refunds can be claimed at the original place of purchase.

The jalapeno recall comes as the FDA released a new report about the cyclospora outbreak, the clearest picture yet of the health crisis that escalated over the summer.

The report, released this weekend, details the full scope of the recall connected to the nationwide outbreak, naming major restaurant chains and retail brands that pulled nearly 240,000 cases of lettuce.

In total, 236,192 cases of iceberg and romaine lettuce — some mixed with carrots and red cabbage — were removed from distribution across Mexico and 27 U.S. states.