Taylor Farms has voluntarily recalled several prepared foods made with jalapeño peppers after a salmonella outbreak was linked to the ingredient, affecting products distributed to Walmart, Target, Kroger, Hannaford, and Stop & Shop stores across 26 states.
The recall was triggered after Coast Citrus Distributors, which supplied Taylor Farms with its jalapeños, recalled its fresh jalapeño supply. "A grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, that supplies to Coast Citrus Distributors was identified as the potential source in this outbreak," Taylor Farms said in a statement. "Taylor Fresh Foods is no longer sourcing products from this farmer and will be filling orders from alternative suppliers."
The company said it is not aware of any reported illnesses linked to its products, according to CBS News. The recalled items carry best-if-used-by dates through August 16.
Recalled products include pico de gallo salsa, mango pico de gallo, spicy guacamole, taco dip, diced jalapeños, rice and bean burritos, spicy roast beef sandwiches, spicy Jarlsberg dip, and spicy pimento cheese dip, depending on the retailer and region.
Walmart said it moved quickly once notified. "When notified of recalls, we move swiftly to remove the impacted products from our stores and implement a sales block at our registers and online," the company told CBS News. "We are working closely with our supplier, and customers who have this should discontinue use."
Salmonella can cause diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps within 8 to 72 hours of exposure. Most healthy people recover within a few days to a week without treatment, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Consumers who purchased jalapeño-containing Taylor Farms products at any of the affected retailers should check the UPC codes and best-by dates listed in the company's recall notice and discard any affected items.
