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Mon, 10 Aug 2026

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products after salmonella outbreak

Food producer Taylor Farms is recalling sandwiches, sauces and dips across 26 US states after a salmonella outbreak.

* Taylor Farms, a major food producer in the US, is recalling around 20 products containing jalapeno peppers due to a salmonella outbreak.
* The recall affects products sold at retailers including Walmart, Target, and Whole Foods across 26 US states.
* Taylor Farms stated that it was not aware of any illnesses linked to the products but decided to withdraw them as a precaution.
* The company also recalled lettuce sourced from Mexico after a cyclosporiasis outbreak affected thousands of people in the US.
* A grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, has been identified as the source of the salmonella outbreak and Taylor Farms is no longer sourcing products from this farmer.
* Consumers are advised to discard any recalled products immediately and not consume them.
* Refunds are available at the location of purchase for consumers who have purchased affected products.
* Eating food contaminated with salmonella can lead to illness within 12-72 hours, characterized by symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, and stomach pain.