Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products at Walmart and Target over salmonella risk

Taylor Farms, the agricultural giant whose lettuce has been linked to the deadly cyclospora outbreak, is recalling several prepared products made with jalapenos amid a salmonella outbreak linked to the peppers. 

The products, which include pico de gallo salsa and guacamole, were distributed to national retailers, including Walmart and Target, in 26 states, the company said in a statement on Sunday. Taylor Farms said it isn’t aware of any reported illnesses linked to the products.

Taylor Farms said it voluntarily recalled the prepared foods after Coast Citrus Distributors, which had provided the company with its peppers, recalled its fresh jalapenos due to salmonella concerns. 

“A grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, that supplies to Coast Citrus Distributors was identified as the potential source in this outbreak,” the company said. “Taylor Fresh Foods is no longer sourcing products from this farmer and will be filling orders from alternative suppliers.”

Salmonella can cause diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps within eight to 72 hours after exposure, according to the Mayo Clinic, which said most healthy people recover within days to a week without treatment.

The products have a “best if used by” date through Aug. 16, it added. Below is a list of the recalled items by retailer:

Hannaford

• Diced Jalapeños, 3.75 oz. — UPC 030223082712 — best if used by Aug. 7-14 — Maine, New York
• Rice and Bean Burrito, 12.5 oz. — UPC 030223082736 — best if used by Aug. 7-11 — Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont

Hannaford and Stop & Shop

• Pico de Gallo Salsa, 7 oz. — UPC 688267575778 — best if used by Aug. 7-14 — Massachusetts, Maine, New York

Kroger

• Private Selection Spicy Roast Beef Sandwich, 8.53 oz. — UPC 011110678171 — best if used by Aug. 7-12 — Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas
• Spicy Jarlsberg Dip, 10 oz. — UPC 030223114826 — best if used by Aug. 7-15 — Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Texas, West Virginia
• Spicy Pimento Cheese Dip, 10 oz. — UPC 030223116448 — best if used by Aug. 7-15 — Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Texas, West Virginia

Target

• Taco Dip, 20 oz. — UPC 030223073581 — best if used by Aug. 12-13 — Florida, Ohio, Texas
• Mango Pico de Gallo, 11 oz. — UPC 030223073543 — best if used by Aug. 8-13 — Ohio, Texas
• Spicy Guacamole, 13 oz. — UPC 030223073574 — best if used by Aug. 7-13 — Ohio, Texas
• Taylor Farms Pico de Gallo, 16 oz. — UPC 030223073536 — best if used by Aug. 7-14 — Texas
• Taylor Farms Authentic Guacamole, 13 oz. — UPC 030223073567 — best if used by Aug. 7-12 — Texas

Trader Joe’s

• Fiesta Style Salad with Shrimp, 11.11 oz. — UPC 000000818377 — best if used by Aug. 7-12 — Texas

Walmart

• Freshness Guaranteed Hot Pico de Gallo, 10 oz. — UPC 681131276351 — best if used by Aug. 8-16 — Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
• Freshness Guaranteed Mild Pico de Gallo, 10 oz. — UPC 681131276344 — best if used by Aug. 8-16 — Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin

Whole Foods

• Salsa Fresca Medium, 12 oz. — UPC 030223075080 — best if used by Aug. 7-16 — Illinois, Texas
• Pico de Gallo Mild, 10 oz. — UPC 030223075097 — best if used by Aug. 7-16 — Illinois, Texas
• Pico de Gallo Spicy, 10 oz. — UPC 030223075608 — best if used by Aug. 7-16 — Illinois, Texas
• Salsa Verde Mild, 12 oz. — UPC 030223075639 — best if used by Aug. 7-16 — Illinois, Texas
• Salsa Roja Medium, 12 oz. — UPC 030223075646 — best if used by Aug. 7-16 — Illinois, Texas
• Pineapple Mango Salsa Mild, 10 oz. — UPC 030223075653 — best if used by Aug. 7-14 — Illinois, Texas