Taylor Farms announced a recall on August 9, 2026, of jalapeño-containing products including diced jalapeños, dips, salsas, pico de gallo, guacamole, salads, burritos, and sandwiches sold at major retailers across 26 states [1, 2, 3, 4]. The recall followed an outbreak of Salmonella linked to jalapeños sourced from Coast Citrus Distributors, a grower based in Sinaloa, Mexico [1, 3, 4, 2].

At least 345 cases of Salmonella infection across 27 states have been connected to the contaminated jalapeños, resulting in 36 hospitalizations but no deaths, as of August 5, 2026 [1, 4, 2]. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the outbreak investigation and identified Coast Citrus Distributors as the source that day [1, 4, 2].

Taylor Farms said it no longer sources jalapeños from Coast Citrus and will use alternative suppliers going forward [3, 4, 2]. The company stated in a message to Axios that it had "acted voluntarily in the recall, moved more broadly than required, and will continue to be transparent as more information becomes available" [4].

Salmonella illnesses linked to jalapeños began being reported June 19, 2026. The CDC interviewed 191 patients, 177 of whom reported eating at Mexican-style restaurants like Chipotle and Qdoba [1]. Chipotle stopped using Coast Citrus jalapeños on July 20, and Qdoba followed on July 28 [1]. Taylor Farms products have not yet been directly linked to any Salmonella cases according to public health officials [4, 2].

Consumer Reports’ Brian Ronholm advised retailers and restaurants receiving Taylor Farms products to review supplier arrangements to reduce risks of contamination and related harm [4]. Jaydee Hanson of the Center for Food Safety urged companies to closely monitor supplier production methods to avoid foodborne illness outbreaks [4].

In addition to the jalapeño recall, Taylor Farms recently recalled iceberg lettuce amid a large Cyclospora outbreak affecting thousands [1, 4].

The recall affects products sold across 26 states and consumers are advised to check packages for jalapeño-containing items purchased recently. Further updates are expected as investigation continues.