Blab News
Salmonella Outbreak Triggers Nationwide Jalapeno Recall, 345 Infections Reported
In early August, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a sweeping recall of jalapeño‑containing products after a multistate Salmonella Javiana outbreak sickened 345 people across 27 states. The outbreak, first reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on August 5, linked the infections to jalapeños imported from Coast Citrus Distributors, a supplier that sources produce from a farm in Sinaloa, Mexico.
The FDA’s recall, released on August 9, targets a broad spectrum of ready‑to‑eat items that contain the implicated peppers. Major retailers—including Hannaford, Kroger, Stop & Shop, Target, Trader Joe’s, Walmart, and Whole Foods—are affected. The notice lists 27 states where the products were sold, from Alabama to West Virginia, and includes items with “Best If Used By” dates through August 16. Specific products, identified by UPC and distribution state, are highlighted in the FDA’s public notice.
CDC officials confirmed that the 345 confirmed cases involved Salmonella Javiana, a bacterial strain that can cause diarrhea, stomach cramps, fever, and nausea. Symptoms typically appear within six hours to six days after exposure and can last up to a week. The CDC warned that children under five, adults over 50 with underlying conditions, those with weakened immune systems, and anyone over 65 are at higher risk.
Taylor Farms, the manufacturer of many of the recalled items, has stopped sourcing jalapeños from Coast Citrus Distributors and has not received any illness reports linked to its own products. The company said it is cooperating with FDA and CDC investigations.
The recall includes the following products: - Diced Jalapenos (3.75 oz, UPC 030223082712) sold by Hannaford in Maine and New York. - Rice and Bean Burrito (12.5 oz, UPC 030223082736) sold by Hannaford in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont. - Private Selection Spicy Roast Beef Sandwich (8.53 oz, UPC 011110678171) sold by Kroger in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. - Spicy Jarlsberg Dip (10 oz, UPC 030223114826) sold by Kroger in Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Texas, and West Virginia. - Spicy Pimento Cheese Dip (10 oz, UPC 030223116448) sold by Kroger in the same states. - Pico de Gallo Salsa (7 oz, UPC 688267575778) sold by Stop & Shop and Hannaford in Massachusetts, Maine, and New York. - Taylor Farms/Unbranded Taco Dip (20 oz, UPC 030223073581) sold by Target in Florida, Ohio, and Texas. - Taylor Farms/Unbranded Mango Pico De Gallo (11 oz, UPC 030223073543) sold by Target in Ohio and Texas. - Taylor Farms/Unbranded Spicy Guacamole (13 oz, UPC 030223073574) sold by Target in Ohio and Texas. - Taylor Farms Pico de Gallo (16 oz, UPC 030223073536) sold by Target in Texas. - Taylor Farms Authentic Guacamole (13 oz, UPC 030223073567) sold by Target in Texas. - Trader Joe’s Fiesta Style Salad Shrimp (11.11 oz, UPC 000000818377) sold by Trader Joe’s in Texas. - Freshness Guaranteed Hot (or Spicy) Pico De Gallo Spicy (10 oz, UPC 681131276351) sold by Walmart in Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin. - Freshness Guaranteed Mild Pico De Gallo (10 oz, UPC 681131276344) sold by Walmart in Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin. - Salsa Fresca Medium (12 oz, UPC 030223075080) sold by Whole Foods in Illinois and Texas. - Pico de Gallo Mild (10 oz, UPC 030223075097) sold by Whole Foods in Illinois and Texas. - Pico de Gallo Spicy (10 oz, UPC 030223075608) sold by Whole Foods in Illinois and Texas. - Salsa Roja Medium (12 oz, UPC 030223075639 and UPC 030223075646) sold by Whole Foods in Illinois and Texas. - Pineapple Mango Salsa Mild (10 oz, UPC 030223075653) sold by Whole Foods in Illinois and Texas.
Consumers who purchased any of these items are advised to discard the product. Retailers are offering refunds or exchanges. The FDA and CDC continue to investigate the contamination source and the outbreak’s scope. Coast Citrus Distributors has recalled the remaining jalapeños and halted imports from the Sinaloa farm.
The recall highlights the critical need for vigilant monitoring of imported produce for foodborne pathogens. FDA recall authority enables the agency to remove contaminated goods from the market to protect public health, while the CDC’s surveillance system tracks reported cases and identifies outbreaks.
At present, no additional illnesses have been linked to Taylor Farms’ jalapeño products, and the company has not reported any hospitalizations. The FDA and CDC are monitoring the situation and will update the public if new information emerges.
If consumers experience watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, fever, or vomiting after consuming any of the recalled products, they should seek medical attention and contact their local health department. For questions about the recall, consumers can call Taylor Farms customer care at 855‑455‑0098 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. PT.
The outbreak and recall are part of a broader pattern of food safety incidents in 2026, which has included recalls of lettuce, beef, eggs, and other ready‑to‑eat items. The FDA and CDC continue to work with manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to prevent future outbreaks and to ensure that consumers have safe food options.
The FDA’s recall notice and the CDC’s outbreak investigation are publicly available on their respective websites. Consumers are encouraged to review the official documents for detailed information on the products and the steps to take if they have purchased any of the recalled items.
The FDA’s recall, released on August 9, targets a broad spectrum of ready‑to‑eat items that contain the implicated peppers. Major retailers—including Hannaford, Kroger, Stop & Shop, Target, Trader Joe’s, Walmart, and Whole Foods—are affected. The notice lists 27 states where the products were sold, from Alabama to West Virginia, and includes items with “Best If Used By” dates through August 16. Specific products, identified by UPC and distribution state, are highlighted in the FDA’s public notice.
CDC officials confirmed that the 345 confirmed cases involved Salmonella Javiana, a bacterial strain that can cause diarrhea, stomach cramps, fever, and nausea. Symptoms typically appear within six hours to six days after exposure and can last up to a week. The CDC warned that children under five, adults over 50 with underlying conditions, those with weakened immune systems, and anyone over 65 are at higher risk.
Taylor Farms, the manufacturer of many of the recalled items, has stopped sourcing jalapeños from Coast Citrus Distributors and has not received any illness reports linked to its own products. The company said it is cooperating with FDA and CDC investigations.
The recall includes the following products: - Diced Jalapenos (3.75 oz, UPC 030223082712) sold by Hannaford in Maine and New York. - Rice and Bean Burrito (12.5 oz, UPC 030223082736) sold by Hannaford in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont. - Private Selection Spicy Roast Beef Sandwich (8.53 oz, UPC 011110678171) sold by Kroger in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. - Spicy Jarlsberg Dip (10 oz, UPC 030223114826) sold by Kroger in Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Texas, and West Virginia. - Spicy Pimento Cheese Dip (10 oz, UPC 030223116448) sold by Kroger in the same states. - Pico de Gallo Salsa (7 oz, UPC 688267575778) sold by Stop & Shop and Hannaford in Massachusetts, Maine, and New York. - Taylor Farms/Unbranded Taco Dip (20 oz, UPC 030223073581) sold by Target in Florida, Ohio, and Texas. - Taylor Farms/Unbranded Mango Pico De Gallo (11 oz, UPC 030223073543) sold by Target in Ohio and Texas. - Taylor Farms/Unbranded Spicy Guacamole (13 oz, UPC 030223073574) sold by Target in Ohio and Texas. - Taylor Farms Pico de Gallo (16 oz, UPC 030223073536) sold by Target in Texas. - Taylor Farms Authentic Guacamole (13 oz, UPC 030223073567) sold by Target in Texas. - Trader Joe’s Fiesta Style Salad Shrimp (11.11 oz, UPC 000000818377) sold by Trader Joe’s in Texas. - Freshness Guaranteed Hot (or Spicy) Pico De Gallo Spicy (10 oz, UPC 681131276351) sold by Walmart in Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin. - Freshness Guaranteed Mild Pico De Gallo (10 oz, UPC 681131276344) sold by Walmart in Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin. - Salsa Fresca Medium (12 oz, UPC 030223075080) sold by Whole Foods in Illinois and Texas. - Pico de Gallo Mild (10 oz, UPC 030223075097) sold by Whole Foods in Illinois and Texas. - Pico de Gallo Spicy (10 oz, UPC 030223075608) sold by Whole Foods in Illinois and Texas. - Salsa Roja Medium (12 oz, UPC 030223075639 and UPC 030223075646) sold by Whole Foods in Illinois and Texas. - Pineapple Mango Salsa Mild (10 oz, UPC 030223075653) sold by Whole Foods in Illinois and Texas.
Consumers who purchased any of these items are advised to discard the product. Retailers are offering refunds or exchanges. The FDA and CDC continue to investigate the contamination source and the outbreak’s scope. Coast Citrus Distributors has recalled the remaining jalapeños and halted imports from the Sinaloa farm.
The recall highlights the critical need for vigilant monitoring of imported produce for foodborne pathogens. FDA recall authority enables the agency to remove contaminated goods from the market to protect public health, while the CDC’s surveillance system tracks reported cases and identifies outbreaks.
At present, no additional illnesses have been linked to Taylor Farms’ jalapeño products, and the company has not reported any hospitalizations. The FDA and CDC are monitoring the situation and will update the public if new information emerges.
If consumers experience watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, fever, or vomiting after consuming any of the recalled products, they should seek medical attention and contact their local health department. For questions about the recall, consumers can call Taylor Farms customer care at 855‑455‑0098 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. PT.
The outbreak and recall are part of a broader pattern of food safety incidents in 2026, which has included recalls of lettuce, beef, eggs, and other ready‑to‑eat items. The FDA and CDC continue to work with manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to prevent future outbreaks and to ensure that consumers have safe food options.
The FDA’s recall notice and the CDC’s outbreak investigation are publicly available on their respective websites. Consumers are encouraged to review the official documents for detailed information on the products and the steps to take if they have purchased any of the recalled items.
