Key facts
- Taylor Farms recalled over a dozen prepared food items containing jalapeños.
- The recall is due to concerns about potential salmonella contamination.
- The affected jalapeño peppers were linked to a recall by Coast Citrus Distributors.
- The company is seeking alternative suppliers after identifying a farmer in Sinaloa, Mexico, as the source.
- U.S. health authorities are investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños imported from Mexico.
Taylor Farms announced on Sunday that it is recalling more than a dozen prepared food items, including salsas and guacamole, due to concerns about potential salmonella contamination. The California-based supplier stated that the recall is linked to jalapeño peppers that were part of a separate recall by Coast Citrus Distributors. Taylor Farms has ceased sourcing peppers from a specific farmer in Sinaloa, Mexico, identified as the source, and is actively seeking alternative suppliers.
The recall coincides with an ongoing investigation by U.S. health authorities into a Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers imported from Mexico. This outbreak has reportedly sickened 345 people across 27 states and resulted in 36 hospitalizations. Restaurant chains such as Chipotle Mexican Grill and QDOBA confirmed they received the affected peppers and have since discontinued their use. Coast Citrus Distributors has recalled its remaining product and informed its customers.
Taylor Farms has indicated that it is unaware of any reported illnesses associated with the voluntarily recalled items. Salmonella infections can lead to symptoms including diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, posing a particular risk to young children, older adults, and individuals with compromised immune systems. This recall occurs amidst heightened scrutiny of food safety within the restaurant industry, following previous outbreaks linked to other food items.