Taylor Farms Jalapeño Recall Includes Walmart, Target and Trader Joe's Products
A major jalapeño recall has made its way into the prepared-food aisles of some of America's biggest grocery stores.
Taylor Fresh Foods recalled a long list of prepared foods containing jalapeños over concerns about possible Salmonella contamination. The products were distributed to major retailers, including Walmart, Target, Trader Joe's, Kroger, Whole Foods, Hannaford, and Stop & Shop.
The recall was originally announced in August, but it’s connected to a much larger Salmonella outbreak that the FDA is still investigating.
Taylor Farms Jalapeño Recall Covers Several Popular Foods
This isn't a recall involving one container of salsa or a single brand. Taylor Fresh Foods announced the recall on August 9th after Coast Citrus Distributors began recalling fresh jalapeños over potential Salmonella contamination.
Investigators traced the jalapeños to a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, as they worked to identify the source of the outbreak. The recalled Taylor products include everything from dips and guacamole to sandwiches and salads.
The foods listed by the FDA include:
Hannaford: Diced jalapeños and rice and bean burritos
Kroger: Spicy Jarlsberg dip and spicy pimento cheese dip
Target: Taco dip, mango pico de gallo, spicy guacamole, pico de gallo, and authentic guacamole
Trader Joe's: Fiesta Style Salad with Shrimp
Walmart: Freshness Guaranteed hot and mild pico de gallo
Whole Foods: Salsa, pico de gallo, and pineapple mango salsa
Private Selection: Spicy roast beef sandwiches
The affected products had various "Best If Used By" dates through August 16th.
The Products Reached Stores All Over the Country
The Taylor Farms jalapeño recall wasn't limited to one region. According to the FDA, affected products were sent to retail distribution centers in 26 states:
Alabama
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Texas
Virginia
Wisconsin
Not every recalled item was sold in every state, though. The FDA's recall notice has the individual product names, UPC codes, dates, and distribution areas, so checking the specific product is important.
The company said it stopped sourcing from the grower involved and began filling orders through other suppliers.
The Recall Is Connected to a Larger Salmonella Outbreak
The jalapeño Salmonella recall of 2026 extends well beyond Taylor Fresh Foods. Federal health officials have been investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Javiana linked to fresh jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico. They were distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors.
According to the FDA's latest outbreak update, 431 illnesses have been reported in 32 states. At least 57 people have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
The investigation also prompted recalls from other companies that used the affected peppers in their own products.
What Are the Symptoms of Salmonella?
Salmonella can turn an innocent-looking scoop of pico de gallo into a very unpleasant few days.
Symptoms generally begin within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food and typically last four to seven days. They can include:
Diarrhea
Fever
Abdominal cramps
The original Taylor Fresh Foods recall notice also lists nausea and vomiting among possible symptoms. Children younger than five, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems have a greater risk of developing a severe infection.
In rare cases, Salmonella can enter the bloodstream and cause more serious illness.
What to Do With the Recalled Salsa and Guacamole
The dates on these products have passed, so they shouldn’t be sitting on any shelves. Our refrigerators, however, may have other plans.
If you still have one of the recalled products, don’t eat it. Taylor Fresh Foods says to throw it away immediately, and ask for a refund at the store where you bought it. It's also worth checking the FDA's full recall notice, rather than relying on the store name alone.
The Walmart jalapeño recall, for example, involves specific Freshness Guaranteed pico de gallo products, while the Target Taylor Farms recall covers several different dips and refrigerated foods.
Give the Back of the Fridge a Look
Most of these products had relatively short shelf lives, and their "Best If Used By" dates have already passed. Still, forgotten dips have a remarkable ability to disappear behind the milk and reappear weeks later.
If you have an older container of recalled salsa and guacamole tucked away back there, check the label before opening it.
A quick look at the brand, UPC, and date is an easy way to make sure one of these recalled products isn't still lurking in the back of the fridge.
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