What stores and states are affected by Taylor Farms’ product recall?
The recalled items include sauces, dips, and ready-to-eat foods sold at Kroger, Target, Trader Joe’s, Walmart, Whole Foods, Hannaford, and Stop & Shop in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.
The affected products carry a *Best If Used By* date through August 16, 2026, inclusive.
Here you can view the full list of recalled products.
What are the symptoms of a Salmonella infection?
Salmonella can cause serious infections, and in some cases, can be deadly, particularly for young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals infected with Salmonella may experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps.
Have any illnesses been linked to Taylor Farms’ jalapeño recall?
Taylor Farms said that, as of Sunday, it was not aware of any reported illnesses tied to jalapeño-containing products. The company also noted that it no longer sources from a producer in Sinaloa, Mexico, identified as a potential source of the Salmonella outbreak.
The company stated it has stopped sourcing from that supplier and is cooperating with investigators as they continue to assess the situation.
What should consumers do if they have a recalled product?
Anyone who possesses any of the recalled items should discard them immediately. Refunds are available at the store where the item was purchased.
What happened with the previous Salmonella outbreak that affected restaurants?
Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced they were investigating a Salmonella outbreak that sickened 345 people across 27 states and resulted in 36 hospitalizations.
Investigators identified jalapeños from Coast Citrus Distributors, used in several restaurants—including Chipotle and Qdoba—as a possible source of contamination. Coast Citrus Distributors pulled the jalapeños from the market, and the affected restaurants stopped using them.
Why is Taylor Farms under scrutiny due to a Cyclospora outbreak?
Taylor Farms is already under heightened scrutiny because of a Cyclospora outbreak, which can cause severe diarrhea. The company pulled iceberg lettuce from the market last month as part of this outbreak—one of the largest in recent U.S. history—while health authorities continue to investigate the origin of the illness.
