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Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2026

    Jalapeño recall expands to downstream products

    Recall announced

    Following a recall by Coast Citrus Distributors of fresh jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico, downstream recalls are being conducted for recalled jalapeños and products containing them. Whole Foods Market recalled salsa, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared products containing jalapeños sold online and in stores across multiple states, and Taylor Fresh Foods recalled multiple products containing recalled jalapeños distributed to retail distribution centers in numerous states. Stores that received recalled products include Hannaford, Kroger, Stop and Shop, Target, Trader Joe's, Walmart, and Whole Foods. Taylor Fresh Foods is no longer sourcing products from this farmer and will fill orders from alternative suppliers. FSIS also issued a public health alert for meat and poultry products containing FDA-regulated jalapeños that may be contaminated with Salmonella.

    Company response

    • Recall — Whole Foods Market

      Whole Foods Market recall (8/12)

    • Recall — Taylor Fresh Foods

      Taylor Fresh Foods recall (8/9)

    • Remediation — Taylor Fresh Foods

    Source excerpt

    • As a result of the recall by Coast Citrus Distributors, downstream recalls are being conducted for recalled jalapeños and products containing recalled jalapeños.
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  2. 2026

    Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products over salmonella concerns

    Recall announced

    Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of Taylor Farms, voluntarily recalled some products containing jalapenos due to worries about possible salmonella contamination. The recalled prepared foods, including guacamole, pico de gallo and taco dip, were distributed in multiple states with a 'Best If Used By' date up to and including Aug. 16, 2026, and sold at stores including Kroger, Stop & Shop, Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and Walmart. The recall followed Coast Citrus Distributors' voluntary recall of fresh jalapenos, and the FDA and CDC were investigating a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to fresh jalapenos supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors.

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