A large food recall is underway after jalapeño peppers grown in Mexico were linked to a salmonella outbreak affecting hundreds of people across the United States.
According to a recall notice published by the Food and Drug Administration, Taylor Fresh Foods is pulling several finished products that contain jalapeños, including dips, salsa and guacamole. The affected products were distributed to major retailers in 26 states, including Walmart, Target, Trader Joe’s, Kroger, Whole Foods and Hannaford.
The jalapeños were supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors, which determined that peppers from a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, could be connected to the outbreak.
Federal health officials are now investigating the situation. The FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are looking into illnesses associated with fresh jalapeños supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors.
The outbreak has reportedly sickened 345 people in 27 states. Several restaurant chains have also taken precautions. Chipotle and QDOBA removed jalapeños from their restaurants last week as concerns about the outbreak increased.
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Taylor Fresh Foods said it is no longer sourcing products from the farmer connected to the investigation and will instead use other suppliers.
“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.
The company also said it has not received reports of illnesses specifically tied to its recalled products containing jalapeños.
The recall includes certain products with “best by” dates through Aug. 16, 2026. The affected states are Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
Consumers are being advised to check their refrigerators for any affected items. Anyone who purchased one of the recalled products should return it to the store where it was bought for a refund.
Salmonella can cause serious illness, especially in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Common symptoms include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In more severe cases, the infection can become dangerous and may require medical treatment.
The jalapeño outbreak is one of several salmonella investigations taking place in the United States this year. Other outbreaks have reportedly been linked to eggs, backyard poultry and pet chameleons.
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The size of the recall is notable because Taylor Farms is a major produce supplier. Last year, the company reportedly supplied produce used in roughly 40 percent of salad kits sold in the United States.
The FDA has published a detailed list of affected products, brands and retailers so consumers can determine whether anything in their homes is included in the recall.
For now, health officials are continuing to trace the source of the outbreak and determine how widely the contaminated peppers may have been distributed.
The most important step for consumers is to check recalled products carefully and avoid eating anything listed in the FDA notice. Even if a product looks or smells normal, it can still carry salmonella. Returning or discarding affected products is the safest course while the investigation continues.
