Taylor Fresh Foods is recalling 20 prepared food products containing jalapeño peppers because of possible Salmonella contamination.
The recalled products were distributed in 26 states and sold at major retailers including Walmart, Target, Trader Joe’s, Kroger, Whole Foods, Hannaford and Stop & Shop.
No illnesses have been reported in connection with Taylor Fresh Foods’ recalled products, but federal health officials are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to fresh jalapeños.
Taylor Fresh Foods is recalling a range of dips, salsas, guacamole and other prepared foods containing jalapeño peppers because they may be contaminated with Salmonella, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The recall was announced after Coast Citrus Distributors notified Taylor Fresh Foods that it was recalling fresh jalapeños because of potential Salmonella contamination. The affected Taylor Fresh Foods products were made using jalapeños covered by that recall.
The FDA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with state and local health officials, are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to fresh jalapeños supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors. Investigators have identified a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, that supplied Coast Citrus as a potential source of the outbreak.
Taylor Fresh Foods said it has stopped sourcing products from that grower and is filling orders using alternative suppliers. As of the recall announcement, the company said it was not aware of any illnesses associated with its finished products containing the recalled jalapeños.
Products that are being recalled
The recall covers 20 products sold under several brands or without a brand name. They include pico de gallo, guacamole, salsa, dips, diced jalapeños, a burrito, a roast beef sandwich and a Trader Joe’s shrimp salad.
Retailers carrying affected products include Walmart, Target, Trader Joe’s, Kroger, Whole Foods, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Brand names include Freshness Guaranteed, Private Selection, Taylor Farms and Trader Joe’s.
Among the recalled products are Walmart Freshness Guaranteed hot and mild pico de gallo, Target Taylor Farms guacamole and pico de gallo products, Trader Joe’s Fiesta Style Salad Shrimp, Kroger Private Selection Spicy Roast Beef Sandwich and several varieties of salsa sold at Whole Foods.
The products have “Best If Used By” dates ranging from Aug. 7 through Aug. 16, 2026, depending on the item. Consumers should check the FDA’s complete recall notice for specific UPC codes, dates and product photos.
Where the products were sold
The recalled products were sent to retail distribution centers in 26 states: 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.
Not every recalled product was distributed in every state, so consumers should check the specific product information in the FDA notice.
What consumers should do
Consumers who have one of the recalled products should not eat it and should discard it immediately, according to the recall announcement. Refunds are available from the location where the product was purchased.
Salmonella infection can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare cases, the bacteria can enter the bloodstream and cause more serious illnesses. Young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems face a higher risk of severe infection.
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Taylor Fresh Foods at 855-455-0098, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific time.