This map shows the 26 states where Taylor Farms has recalled foods that could be contaminated with salmonella
The recall linked to jalapeños that could carry salmonella comes weeks after lettuce distributed by Taylor Farms was at the center of a major cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Taylor Farms has recalled various foods, including salsa and guacamole, due to potential salmonella contamination. The affected products were distributed to major grocery chains like Walmart and Target. This recall follows a recent cyclosporiasis outbreak where the same company pulled iceberg lettuce. The map below illustrates the 26 U.S. states where Taylor Fresh Foods, the company's operating name, issued recalls for products containing fresh jalapeños.
These include items like pico de gallo salsa, spicy guacamole, and rice and bean burritos. Retailers affected by the recall include Walmart, Target, Hannaford, Kroger, Stop & Shop, and many others.
The recall originates from Taylor Farms sourcing jalapeños from a farm that was previously linked to a salmonella outbreak in Mexico. Although Taylor Farms has ceased sourcing from this farm, the company is switching to alternative suppliers. As of August 5, the CDC and FDA were investigating a salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeños, with 345 people infected and 36 hospitalized across 27 states. Most cases were traced to eating at Mexican-style restaurants, including Chipotle and QDOBA, between June and July.
Symptoms of salmonella infection include watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, headache, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. The illness typically lasts four to seven days and is more common during warmer weather, which facilitates its growth on unrefrigerated foods. Chipotle and QDOBA have since stopped serving and removed jalapeño products from their restaurants.
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