Taylor Farms Recalls Salsa, Guacamole Over Salmonella Risk—Just Weeks After Cyclospora Outbreak

 

Taylor Farms Recalls Salsa, Guacamole Over Salmonella Risk—Just Weeks After Cyclospora Outbreak

**The California-based produce giant is pulling salsa, guacamole, and other prepared items from Walmart, Kroger, Target, and Whole Foods after more than 300 people were sickened in a multi-state salmonella outbreak linked to fresh jalapeños from Mexico .**

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## The Recall: What's Being Pulled and Why

Taylor Farms announced a voluntary recall of prepared food items containing fresh jalapeños on August 9, 2026, after being notified that Coast Citrus Distributors was recalling the peppers over potential salmonella contamination . The recalled items include **salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo, taco dips, burritos, and ready-to-eat salads** with "Best If Used By" dates up to and including August 16, 2026 .

The affected products were distributed to **26 states** and sold at major retailers including **Walmart, Kroger, Target, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Stop & Shop, and Hannaford** . The source of the contamination was traced to a grower in **Sinaloa, Mexico**, that supplied jalapeños to Coast Citrus Distributors .

Taylor Farms said it has stopped sourcing from that farmer and is filling orders from alternative suppliers . The company is not aware of any reported illnesses linked specifically to its recalled prepared products .

## The Salmonella Outbreak: 345 Sickened, 36 Hospitalized

The recall comes as the CDC and FDA investigate a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to fresh jalapeños. As of August 9, the outbreak had sickened **345 people across 27 states**, with **36 hospitalizations** . No deaths have been reported.

Restaurants including **Chipotle and Qdoba** were identified as having received jalapeños imported by Coast Citrus Distributors, and both chains stopped using the peppers .

Salmonella infections can cause diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, and can be particularly severe in young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems .

## The Double Whammy: Cyclospora Outbreak Still Looming

Taylor Farms is also at the center of a **cyclospora outbreak** linked to iceberg lettuce from Mexico that has sickened an estimated **20,000 people** and led to at least two deaths . The cyclospora outbreak—which causes explosive, watery diarrhea—has been connected to Taco Bell locations across five states, though the chain has since removed the contaminated lettuce .

According to NielsenIQ data, U.S. fresh iceberg lettuce unit sales fell **15.3%** in the four weeks ended July 25, following an 11.1% decline in the four weeks ended June 27 . Restaurants have felt the impact, with **Sweetgreen** slashing its earnings forecast and **Salad and Go** filing for bankruptcy, citing the cyclospora outbreak as a compounding factor .

As Joe Feldman, senior managing director at Telsey Advisory Group, put it: **"Consumers are likely to avoid all Taylor Farms products for a while. Taylor Farms will have to work hard to change the perception that its products can make people sick. It could take some time"** .

## What Consumers Should Do

Consumers who have purchased any recalled product should **discard it immediately** and not consume it . Refunds are available at the location of purchase . Customers with questions can contact Taylor Farms' customer care team at **855-455-0098** .

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## Disclaimer

**IMPORTANT:** This article is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical or legal advice. If you suspect you have been affected by salmonella or cyclospora, contact a healthcare provider immediately. Food recalls and safety investigations are ongoing, and the information contained herein is based on publicly available sources as of August 10, 2026.

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*Published: August 10, 2026*

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