Taylor Farms has recalled multiple guacamole, salsa and dip products sold at Target after the FDA traced Salmonella contamination to jalapeños from a supplier in Sinaloa, Mexico. Affected Target items include Taco Dip, Mango Pico De Gallo and Spicy Guacamole, with expiration dates between Aug. 7 and Aug. 14. The contaminated jalapeños were also distributed to Qdoba and Chipotle and found in products sold at other retailers including Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Walmart, Hannaford and Kroger. Taylor Fresh Foods says it has stopped sourcing from the implicated farm and will use alternative suppliers; consumers should check the FDA recall list and avoid consuming affected products.
Taylor Farms Recalls Multiple Target Dips After Jalapeño-Linked Salmonella Risk
Target Storefront and Taylor Fresh Foods Recalls Products Made with Jalapeno Peppers Because of Possible Health RiskCredit: John Greim/LightRocket via Getty; FDA
Several guacamole, salsa and dip varieties produced by Taylor Farms have been recalled after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) traced Salmonella contamination to jalapeño peppers supplied from a farm in Sinaloa, Mexico.
Taylor Fresh Foods Recalls Products Made with Jalapeno Peppers Because of Possible Health RiskCredit: FDA
Recalled Taylor Farms Items Sold At Target
Taylor Fresh Foods Recalls Products Made with Jalapeno Peppers Because of Possible Health RiskCredit: FDA
Taylor Farms (appearing in FDA materials as Taylor Fresh Foods) announced recalls for several items sold at Target, including Taco Dip (recalled in Florida, Ohio and Texas), Mango Pico De Gallo (Ohio and Texas), Spicy Guacamole (Ohio and Texas), Pico de Gallo (Texas only) and Authentic Guacamole (Texas only). The affected Target products carry expiration dates from Aug. 7 through Aug. 14.
Taylor Fresh Foods Recalls Products Made with Jalapeno Peppers Because of Possible Health RiskCredit: FDA
Scope Of The Recall
Taylor Fresh Foods Recalls Products Made with Jalapeno Peppers Because of Possible Health RiskCredit: FDA
The contaminated jalapeños originated at a supplier's premises in Sinaloa that provides produce to Coast Citrus Distributors. The same jalapeño lot was used in Taylor Farms products and was also distributed to Mexican-style chains including Qdoba and Chipotle. Additional recalled products were sold at Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Walmart, Hannaford and Kroger, including many private-label items. The FDA has posted the full list of recalled products and the states affected on its website.
Health Risks And Guidance
The FDA warned that Salmonella can cause serious—and sometimes fatal—infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. In otherwise healthy people, symptoms typically include fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare cases, Salmonella can spread to the bloodstream and cause more severe conditions such as arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis.
If you have one of the recalled products, do not eat it. Discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. If you develop symptoms after consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider and mention possible Salmonella exposure.
Company Response And Context
In its recall announcement, Taylor Fresh Foods said it has stopped sourcing produce from the implicated farmer and will fulfill orders from alternative suppliers. People magazine reported it contacted Taylor Farms for comment.
This recall follows a separate Cyclospora outbreak earlier this summer that was linked to lettuce distributed by Taylor Farms. In July, the FDA identified lettuce from central Mexico as the likely source and Taylor Farms issued a voluntary recall. As of the agency's Aug. 5 update, that Cyclospora investigation involved 6,358 reported illnesses across 15 states.
What You Should Do: Check expiration dates on guacamole, salsa and dip products with Aug. 7–Aug. 14 dates, review the FDA's official recall list, discard or return affected items, and seek medical care if you experience symptoms of Salmonella infection.
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