By Ginika Igboke
Taylor Farms has recalled a wide range of food products containing jalapeños after the ingredients were linked to a multistate salmonella outbreak, the company announced Sunday.
The recall affects products sold under several brands and through major retailers, including Target, Kroger, Walmart, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Hannaford and Stop & Shop.
The recalled foods include a variety of ready-to-eat items, such as burritos, dips, salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole and other prepared foods containing jalapeños.
The products were distributed across numerous states, including 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.
Consumers who purchased the affected products are being urged not to eat them and to check their refrigerators for recalled items.
Taylor Farms said it is not aware of any illnesses specifically associated with its recalled products. However, the company took the action after federal health authorities connected the broader salmonella outbreak to jalapeños supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors.
The peppers were grown in Sinaloa, Mexico.
“Taylor Fresh Foods is no longer sourcing products from this farmer and will be filling orders from alternative suppliers,” the company said in its recall notice.
Hundreds of Salmonella Cases Reported
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration are investigating the multistate outbreak.
As of Aug. 4, health officials had identified 345 reported illnesses associated with the outbreak. Thirty-six people had been hospitalized.
According to federal investigators, illnesses began being reported around June 19.
The investigation has focused on jalapeños distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors, which has since recalled its peppers. Taylor Farms said it has stopped obtaining products from the affected supplier and is working with alternative sources.
Salmonella infections can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. Symptoms typically begin after exposure, although the timing can vary.
People who develop severe symptoms or are particularly vulnerable to complications should seek medical attention.
What Consumers Should Check
The recalled Taylor Farms products have “Best If Used By” dates up to and including Aug. 16.
Because many of the products were sold under different store or private-label brands, consumers should carefully compare the product name, size, UPC number and expiration date with the recall information.
Anyone who has one of the recalled products should not eat it. Consumers can return the affected item to the location where it was purchased for a refund.
The recalled products include the following:
Hannaford
Brand: None
- Diced Jalapeños, 3.75 ounces
- UPC: 30223082712
- Sold in Maine and New York
- Rice and Bean Burrito, 12.5 ounces
- UPC: 30223082736
- Sold in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York and Vermont
Kroger
Brand: Private Selection
- Spicy Roast Beef Sandwich, 8.53 ounces
- UPC: 011110678171
- Sold in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas
Brand: None
- Spicy Jarlsberg Dip, 10 ounces
- UPC: 30223114826
- Sold in Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Texas and West Virginia
- Spicy Pimento Cheese Dip, 10 ounces
- UPC: 30223116448
- Sold in Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Texas and West Virginia
Stop & Shop and Hannaford
Brand: None
- Pico de Gallo Salsa, 7 ounces
- UPC: 688267575778
- Sold in Massachusetts, Maine and New York
Target
Brand: Taylor Farms
- Taco Dip, 20 ounces
- UPC: 30223073581
- Sold in Florida, Ohio and Texas
- Mango Pico de Gallo, 11 ounces
- UPC: 30223073543
- Sold in Ohio and Texas
- Spicy Guacamole, 13 ounces
- UPC: 30223073574
- Sold in Ohio and Texas
- Pico de Gallo, 16 ounces
- UPC: 30223073536
- Sold in Texas
- Authentic Guacamole, 13 ounces
- UPC: 30223073567
- Sold in Texas
Trader Joe’s
Brand: Trader Joe’s
- Fiesta Style Salad Shrimp, 11.11 ounces
- UPC: 000000818377
- Sold in Texas
Walmart
Brand: Freshness Guaranteed
- Hot or Spicy Pico de Gallo, 10 ounces
- UPC: 681131276351
- Sold in Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Wisconsin
- Mild Pico de Gallo, 10 ounces
- UPC: 681131276344
- Sold in Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas and Wisconsin
Whole Foods
The recalled products sent to Whole Foods locations were distributed in Illinois and Texas.
Brand: None
- Salsa Fresca Medium, 12 ounces
- UPC: 30223075080
- Pico de Gallo Mild, 10 ounces
- UPC: 30223075097
- Pico de Gallo Spicy, 10 ounces
- UPC: 30223075608
- Salsa Verde Mild, 12 ounces
- UPC: 30223075639
- Salsa Roja Medium, 12 ounces
- UPC: 30223075646
- Pineapple Mango Salsa Mild, 10 ounces
- UPC: 30223075653
Consumers Urged to Check Refrigerators
Because many of the recalled products are refrigerated, ready-to-eat foods that may be consumed without additional cooking, consumers should take extra care to check items purchased from the listed retailers.
People should not rely solely on the product’s appearance or smell to determine whether it is safe. Food contaminated with salmonella may not look, smell or taste different from uncontaminated food.
Anyone who finds a recalled product should avoid eating it and follow the retailer’s instructions for obtaining a refund. Consumers should also take care when handling recalled food and clean surfaces or areas that may have come into contact with the product.
The recall comes as federal health authorities continue investigating the broader salmonella outbreak and working to determine the full scope of illnesses connected to the contaminated jalapeños.
Taylor Farms said it has ended its relationship with the supplier involved in the recall and will obtain future orders from alternative suppliers as the investigation continues.
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