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Taylor Fresh Foods, the parent company of Taylor Farms, has pulled several prepared items that contain jalapeños after a supplier recalled fresh jalapeños over a possible salmonella contamination. The announcement arrives weeks after a separate Taylor Farms lettuce recall linked to a multistate cyclospora investigation, raising fresh consumer-safety concerns for ready-to-eat produce.
The company said the voluntary recall affects prepared products such as guacamole, pico de gallo and taco dip that include jalapeños supplied through Coast Citrus Distributors. A grower in Sinaloa, Mexico — a supplier to Coast Citrus — has been identified by investigators as a potential source in the outbreak, according to statements from the company.
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Taylor Fresh Foods flagged the recall for items with a Best If Used By date on or before Aug. 16, 2026. These products were sold at major grocery chains nationwide, including Kroger, Stop & Shop, Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and Walmart.
- Products involved: Prepared foods containing jalapeños — notably guacamole, pico de gallo and taco dip.
- Retailers: Kroger, Stop & Shop, Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Walmart (distribution across multiple states).
- Date range: Items marked through Aug. 16, 2026.
- Health agencies: The FDA and CDC are coordinating with state and local partners on the salmonella probe.
- Company action: Taylor Fresh Foods has stopped sourcing from the implicated grower and is using alternate suppliers.
If you have one of the recalled items, do not eat it. The company advises discarding the product or returning it to the place of purchase for a refund. Taylor Fresh Foods said it is not currently aware of any illnesses specifically tied to its own branded products that contain jalapeños.
Practical steps for shoppers: check the packaging for the Best If Used By date, avoid consuming any product matching the description, and keep receipts if you plan to return the item. Consumers with questions can reach Taylor Fresh Foods at 855-455-0098, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT.
Why this matters now
Fresh-produce recalls can spread quickly across supply chains and touch multiple retailers, especially for prepared foods that combine ingredients from different suppliers. Federal investigators are still tracing the outbreak; until they conclude, retailers and manufacturers may adjust sourcing and inventory to limit risk.
The recall underscores ongoing vulnerabilities in fresh produce supply chains and the importance of rapid cooperation between suppliers, retailers and public-health agencies to prevent additional illnesses and restore consumer confidence.
