The recall began after Coast Citrus Distributors voluntarily recalled fresh jalapenos due to possible contamination. The FDA and CDC are investigating a multistate outbreak linked to those peppers, coming from a producer in Sinaloa, Mexico. As of the last official update, 345 people had become ill in 27 states and 36 had been hospitalized. No deaths had been reported.
There is an important clarification: Taylor Fresh Foods reported that it is not aware of any illnesses specifically linked to its recalled products. The 345 cases correspond to the general outbreak related to the jalapeños investigated, not necessarily to these 20 prepared foods.
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What products were recalled
The FDA published a list of products distributed by Taylor Fresh Foods with “Best If Used By” dates extending through August 16, 2026.
Among the affected foods are:
Not all products were distributed nationally. Presence changes depending on the chain and state.
In which states were they distributed?
Taylor Fresh Foods indicated that the products were shipped 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, Nueva York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Carolina del Sur, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Wisconsin and West Virginia.
Target has five products included in the recall
Target concentrates several of the foods included in the alert. According to the official list, the following were removed:
Trader Joe's is also on the list
At Trader Joe's, the affected product is the 11.11-ounce Fiesta Style Salad with Shrimp, with UPC 000000818377 and “Best If Used By” dates between August 7 and 12. According to the FDA, this product was distributed in Texas.
Walmart and Whole Foods also recalled products
Walmart recalled two varieties of pico de gallo from its Freshness Guaranteed brand. The 10-ounce Hot or Spicy Pico de Gallo was distributed in Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Wisconsin.
The 10-ounce Mild Pico de Gallo also arrived in Texas. Both have best before dates that go until August 16.
Whole Foods, for its part, recalled several sauces and prepared products that contain the jalapenos under investigation. Reuters reported on August 12 that the chain had removed items from its fresh produce and prepared foods sections as a preventive measure.
The company said it had removed the affected products from its shelves and asked those who had already purchased them to throw them away and request a refund.
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Chipotle and QDOBA also received jalapenos from the distributor
The FDA further confirmed that Chipotle and QDOBA received jalapenos imported by Coast Citrus Distributors. Chipotle began switching suppliers at the affected locations on July 20, and QDOBA stopped using those jalapenos on July 28.
The agency clarified that, due to these measures, it does not currently consider there to be an ongoing risk to consumers in those restaurants.
What relationship do jalapenos have with the Salmonella outbreak?
The research focuses on fresh jalapenos from Sinaloa, Mexico, distributed in the United States by Coast Citrus Distributors. The FDA identified a producer in Sinaloa that supplied that distributor as a possible source of the outbreak.
Taylor Fresh Foods reported that it stopped sourcing from that producer and began filling its orders with other suppliers. The investigation remains open.
There are already 345 cases in 27 states
As of the FDA's last update, the outbreak had left 345 people sick, 36 hospitalizations and no confirmed deaths.
The cases were recorded in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
The most recent onset of illness recorded by the FDA is July 20, 2026, although authorities warn that there may be a delay between the time a person becomes ill and their inclusion in official statistics.
What to do if you bought one of the recalled foods
The FDA's recommendation is direct: do not consume the products included in the recall. Those who still have any of these foods in the refrigerator should throw them away. Taylor Fresh Foods noted that they can request a refund at the establishment where they made the purchase.
It is also recommended to clean and disinfect surfaces, containers or spaces in the refrigerator that have been in contact with the removed food to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
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What are the symptoms of Salmonella?
"Illness usually appears between 12 and 72 hours after eating food contaminated with Salmonella, and symptoms generally last four to seven days. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps," FDA experts warn.
Young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are at greater risk of developing serious illnesses.
Taylor Fresh Foods adds that nausea and vomiting can also occur, and in rare cases, the infection can pass into the bloodstream and cause more serious complications.
Those who believe they have developed symptoms after consuming foods with affected jalapenos should contact a health care professional.
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The investigation remains open
The FDA maintains the outbreak with an “ongoing” status, that is, the investigation is ongoing. The agency is working to determine the full distribution of jalapenos and warns that further updates could be coming.
Taylor Farms' recall was also expanded by actions by other companies that used the same jalapenos in their prepared foods, including Whole Foods.
Therefore, consumers who have recently purchased salsa, guacamole, pico de gallo, dips or other foods prepared with jalapeños should check the brand, size, UPC and best before date before eating them.
