Taylor Farms Recalls Jalapeño-Containing Foods Over Salmonella Risk

Products sold through Target, Walmart, Whole Foods, Kroger, Trader Joe’s and other retailers are affected; Arizona is not currently listed among the distribution states.

Taylor Fresh Foods has voluntarily recalled a range of ready-to-eat products containing fresh jalapeño peppers because of possible Salmonella contamination. The company said the action followed notification that its supplier, Coast Citrus Distributors, was recalling fresh jalapeños linked to a potential food-safety risk.

The recall includes certain salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, dips, sandwiches and other prepared foods distributed through several major retailers. Taylor Farms said the affected products have “Best If Used By” dates through August 16, 2026, depending on the item.

Why the Products Were Recalled

According to Taylor Farms, the FDA and CDC, together with state and local agencies, are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections associated with fresh jalapeños supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors. A grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, that supplied Coast Citrus has been identified as a potential source in the investigation. Taylor Farms said it has stopped sourcing from that farmer and is using alternative suppliers.

Taylor Farms said that, as of August 9, it was not aware of any reported illnesses linked specifically to its recalled products containing the jalapeños.

Products and Retailers Affected

The recall covers products distributed through retailers including Hannaford, Kroger, Stop & Shop, Target, Trader Joe’s, Walmart and Whole Foods. Among the listed products are:

• Taylor Farms and unbranded Spicy Guacamole, Authentic Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Mango Pico de Gallo and Taco Dip sold at Target.

• Freshness Guaranteed Hot/Spicy Pico de Gallo and Mild Pico de Gallo sold at Walmart.

• Several salsa and pico de gallo varieties sold at Whole Foods.

• Pico de Gallo Salsa sold through Stop & Shop and Hannaford.

• Certain dips, sandwiches and prepared foods sold through Kroger and other retailers.

The affected items were distributed to retail distribution centers in 26 states, including Texas, Florida, Illinois, New York, Ohio and several others.

Arizona is not included in the distribution-state list published by Taylor Farms as of August 9.

What Consumers Should Do

Taylor Farms advises consumers who have a recalled product not to eat it and to discard it immediately. Refunds are available at the location where the product was purchased. Consumers can compare the UPC and “Best If Used By” date on their package with the detailed product list on Taylor Farms' official recall page. Salmonella infection can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. It can be particularly serious for young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems, and in rare cases can lead to more severe infections.

Taylor Farms said consumers with questions about this recall may contact its customer care team at 855-455-0098, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time.