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Major Food Recall Expands To Trader Joe’s, Walmart, Target & More As 345 People Get Sick
Yahoo • • general
Key Points:
- Taylor Farms is facing a recall of numerous products containing jalapeños contaminated with Salmonella, linked to 345 confirmed illnesses and 36 hospitalizations across 27 states.
- The contaminated jalapeños, grown in Sinaloa, Mexico, were distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors, a supplier to Taylor Farms, and found in products sold at major retailers including Hannaford, Kroger, Target, Trader Joe's, Walmart, and Whole Foods.
- The recall covers a wide range of items such as diced jalapeños, burritos, sandwiches, dips, salsas, and guacamole with specific UPC codes and best-by dates mostly in August 2026.
- Consumers, restaurants, and retailers are advised not to consume or sell the recalled products and to seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms of Salmonella infection, which include diarrhea, cramps, and fever.
- Taylor Fresh Foods has ceased sourcing jalapeños from the implicated farm and is switching to alternative suppliers to prevent further contamination.
