The Salmonella outbreak recalls in US have expanded to prepared foods sold at major grocery chains. Taylor Fresh Foods, known as Taylor Farms, has also recalled products containing jalapeños linked to a multistate outbreak.
U.S. health authorities said 345 people had been infected across 27 states, with 36 hospitalizations and no reported deaths. The Salmonella outbreak in US has been linked to fresh jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico, distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors.
Which Taylor Farms Products Pulled Amid Salmonella Outbreak Recalls in US?
The Taylor Farms recall follows a recall of fresh jalapeños by Coast Citrus Distributors. Taylor Fresh Foods voluntarily recalled finished jalapeños products made with the peppers after being notified of the distributor’s action.
The Taylor Farms jalapeño recall covers more than a dozen products, including:
- Salsa
- Guacamole
- Dips
- Other prepared foods containing jalapeños
The recalled Taylor Farms products were distributed to retail centers in 26 states with “Best If Used By” dates running through August 16, 2026. The states affected by the Salmonella outbreak recalls in US include Alabama, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Texas, Wisconsin, and others.
Taylor Fresh Foods said it is no longer sourcing from the farmer in Sinaloa identified as a potential source of the Salmonella outbreak in US and will use alternative suppliers. Taylor Farms also said it was not aware of illnesses associated with the newly recalled products.
Which Retailers Are Affected By Salmonella Outbreak Recalls in US?
The Salmonella outbreak recalls in US have affected several major retailers and grocery stores, increasing the importance of checking products already purchased or stored at home.
Retailers identified in the Salmonella outbreak in US include:
- Walmart
- Target
- Whole Foods
- Kroger
- Trader Joe’s
- Hannaford
Consumers who purchased Salmonella infection-affected products are advised not to eat them and to dispose of them. Refunds are available through the retailers where the products were purchased.
Where Did the Salmonella Outbreak In US Come From?
The Salmonella outbreak recalls in US remain part of an active investigation involving the CDC, FDA, and state and local health departments. Investigators are using patient interviews, laboratory testing, and food traceback investigations to identify contamination sources and determine where affected products were distributed.
The FDA Salmonella investigation has traced the outbreak to fresh jalapeños grown in Sinaloa, Mexico, and distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors to restaurants, food-service companies, and other distributors in the United States.
The outbreak has also prompted a jalapeño recall, with Chipotle and QDOBA stopping the use of affected jalapeños. Health officials interviewed 191 people who became sick, and 177, or 93%, reported eating at a Mexican-style restaurant before becoming ill.
The FDA said the affected products had been removed from the implicated establishments and did not consider those restaurants to pose a current ongoing risk to consumers.
The FDA is also reviewing distribution records, testing samples, and overseeing recalls to prevent additional contaminated products from reaching consumers.
What Is The Salmonella Infection in the United States?
The current Salmonella outbreak recalls in US involve Salmonella Javiana, a strain of the bacteria that can cause salmonellosis, a common foodborne illness. Reported Salmonella cases in the United States began to increase between June 19 and July 20.
Typical symptoms of Salmonella infection include diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps.
Salmonella infection symptoms generally develop 12 to 72 hours after exposure and may last four to seven days. Young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face a greater risk of severe illness.
Anyone who recently ate at a Mexican-style restaurant and subsequently developed symptoms should seek medical care, according to the FDA guidance.
As the FDA Salmonella investigation continues, additional recalls could follow if investigators identify other products connected to the contaminated jalapeños.
