Taylor Fresh Foods Recalls Jalapeño Products Over Possible Salmonella Contamination

SALINAS, Calif. (August 9, 2026). Taylor Fresh Foods is recalling finished products made with jalapeños because of possible Salmonella contamination, according to a company announcement published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall affects products distributed to retail distribution centers in 26 states.

Taylor Fresh Foods recall: quick summary

The recall includes dips, salsa, guacamole, and other finished products containing jalapeños supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors.

Affected products have “Best If Used By” dates up to and including August 16, 2026. Consumers should discard recalled products and not eat them. Refunds are available at the place of purchase.

What happened?

On August 9, Taylor Fresh Foods announced the recall after learning that Coast Citrus Distributors was voluntarily recalling fresh jalapeños because of possible Salmonella contamination.

The FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), working with state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to fresh jalapeños supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors.

Taylor Fresh Foods said it was no longer sourcing products from the grower under investigation and would fill orders using alternative suppliers.

Affected products

Retailer	Brand	Product	Best If Used By	UPC	Affected states
Hannaford	Unbranded	Diced Jalapenos 3.75 oz	8/07–8/14/2026	030223082712	ME, NY
Hannaford	Unbranded	Rice and Bean Burrito 12.5 oz	8/07–8/11/2026	030223082736	MA, ME, NH, NY, VT
Kroger	Private Selection	Spicy Roast Beef Sandwich PS 8.53 oz	8/07–8/12/2026	011110678171	AL, AR, GA, LA, MS, SC, TN, TX
Kroger	Unbranded	Spicy Jarlsberg Dip 10 oz	8/07–8/15/2026	030223114826	IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MO, NE, OH, TX, WV
Kroger	Unbranded	Spicy Pimento Cheese Dip 10 oz	8/07–8/15/2026	030223116448	IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MO, NE, OH, TX, WV
Stop & Shop / Hannaford	Unbranded	Pico de Gallo Salsa 7 oz	8/07–8/14/2026	688267575778	MA, ME, NY
Target	Taylor Farms / Unbranded	Taco Dip 20 oz	8/12–8/13/2026	030223073581	FL, OH, TX
Target	Taylor Farms / Unbranded	Mango Pico De Gallo 11 oz	8/08–8/13/2026	030223073543	OH, TX
Target	Taylor Farms / Unbranded	Spicy Guacamole 13 oz	8/07–8/13/2026	030223073574	OH, TX
Target	Taylor Farms	Pico de Gallo 16 oz	8/07–8/14/2026	030223073536	TX
Target	Taylor Farms	Authentic Guacamole 13 oz	8/07–8/12/2026	030223073567	TX
Trader Joe’s	Trader Joe’s	Fiesta Style Salad Shrimp 11.11 oz	8/07–8/12/2026	000000818377	TX
Walmart	Freshness Guaranteed	Hot (or Spicy) Pico De Gallo 10 oz	8/08–8/16/2026	681131276351	FL, IL, LA, MN, NE, OK, WI
Walmart	Freshness Guaranteed	Mild Pico De Gallo 10 oz	8/08–8/16/2026	681131276344	FL, IL, LA, MN, NE, OK, TX, WI
Whole Foods	Unbranded	Salsa Fresca Medium 12 oz	8/07–8/16/2026	030223075080	IL, TX
Whole Foods	Unbranded	Pico de Gallo Mild 10 oz	8/07–8/16/2026	030223075097	IL, TX
Whole Foods	Unbranded	Pico de Gallo Spicy 10 oz	8/07–8/16/2026	030223075608	IL, TX
Whole Foods	Unbranded	Salsa Roja Medium 12 oz	8/07–8/16/2026	030223075639	IL, TX
Whole Foods	Unbranded	Salsa Roja Medium 12 oz	8/07–8/16/2026	030223075646	IL, TX
Whole Foods	Unbranded	Pineapple Mango Salsa Mild 10 oz	8/07–8/14/2026	030223075653	IL, TX

What caused the issue?

Coast Citrus Distributors voluntarily recalled fresh jalapeños because of possible Salmonella contamination. The FDA and CDC identified a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, that supplies Coast Citrus Distributors as the potential source of the outbreak.

Salmonella can cause serious infections. Symptoms may include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare cases, the infection can enter the bloodstream and cause more serious conditions, including arterial infections, endocarditis, and arthritis.

Taylor Fresh Foods said it was not aware of any reported illnesses linked to its products containing jalapeños at the time of the announcement.

Food safety insight

“Fresh jalapeños can become part of many ready-to-eat products, from salsa and guacamole to salads and dips. As a result, a concern at the ingredient level can quickly extend across several product categories,” said Krizella Pascua, Food Safety Specialist at Source86.

“In these situations, traceability helps connect the affected ingredient to the finished products that contain it. Additionally, clear supplier, production, and distribution records can help narrow the scope of affected inventory and support a more targeted recall response.”

Here’s what you should do

Consumers with products included in the Taylor Fresh Foods recall should:

• First, avoid consuming any product if its name, UPC, and “Best If Used By” date match the recall information.
• To verify whether a product is affected, check the label for the brand, product description, UPC, and date information.
• In particular, pay attention to products containing fresh jalapeños, including salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, dips, salads, and sandwiches.
• If a product matches the recall details, discard it immediately or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
• Importantly, do not rely on appearance, smell, or taste to determine whether a recalled product is safe.
• Finally, contact a healthcare provider if you consumed a recalled product and develop symptoms consistent with Salmonella infection.

Consumer contact

• Phone: (855) 455-0098
• Availability: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. PT
• Refunds: Available at the location of purchase

Behind the brand

Taylor Fresh Foods is part of Taylor Farms, a Salinas, California, company that makes fresh prepared foods and refrigerated products for retail and foodservice customers.

For this recall, Taylor Fresh Foods said it stopped sourcing from the grower under investigation and switched to alternative suppliers.

Regulatory context

This recall shows how a problem with a single ingredient can affect products sold under different brands and through several retailers. Ingredient records that connect supplier lots with finished products can help companies identify affected items and confirm where they were distributed.

Ensuring safe eats

Ultimately, the Taylor Fresh Foods recall demonstrates how a food safety concern originating with a single ingredient can extend to a wide range of finished products downstream. Consequently, manufacturers must maintain strong supplier controls, traceability systems, testing protocols, and recall procedures to minimize potential risks.

For consumers, checking affected products against the recall information is a critical first step. Specifically, they should avoid items matching the listed UPC and “Best If Used By” date. If a product falls within the recall, consumers should discard it immediately or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

From a supply chain standpoint, Taylor Fresh Foods’ recall serves as an early example of why fresh-produce suppliers must provide field and packing-shed records upon request. In light of this, Source86 uses the case to emphasize the importance of maintaining accessible, accurate supplier documentation. To strengthen these practices, businesses sourcing fresh produce for processing can ask our team what records to require.