Taylor Farms pulls jalapeño products sold at grocery stores

Taylor Farms, a major food producer implicated in the recent cyclosporiasis outbreak, has initiated the recall of over a dozen products containing jalapeños. The recall encompasses dips, salsas, and guacamole sold at grocery stores nationwide, including Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Kroger. The products distributed across 26 states, all bearing a "Best If Used By" date up to August 16, 2026, have been withdrawn from shelves.

This latest recall is part of the ongoing salmonella outbreak that has sickened 345 individuals in 27 states. Earlier this week, restaurant chains Chipotle and QDOBA also pulled jalapeños from their menus. The affected jalapeños originated from Coast Citrus Distributors in Sinaloa, Mexico. Taylor Farms asserts they have discontinued sourcing products from Coast Citrus and will procure from alternative suppliers.

The recall underscores Taylor Farms' significant presence within the U.S. food system, having produced 40% of all salad kits sold in the U.S. last year. Initiatives to enhance transparency from Taylor Farms regarding the brands and retailers potentially impacted by the parasite were criticized by the Consumer Federation of America.