The FDA on Sept. 15 upgraded 23 Taylor Fresh Foods products containing recalled jalapeños to a Class I recall, covering 223,056 units distributed across 27 states due to possible Salmonella contamination. The action is linked to a wider Salmonella outbreak that had caused 431 illnesses and 57 hospitalizations as of Aug. 21. Consumers should check refrigerated dips, salsas, guacamole, prepared meals and bulk trays for listed UPCs and batch codes, discard or return matches, and wash any surfaces that contacted the products. Seek medical care for severe symptoms such as bloody diarrhea, high fever or dehydration.
Urgent: FDA Upgrades Jalapeño Recall to Class I — 23 Taylor Fresh Foods Items Recalled Across 27 States
Jalapeños for sale at a market in Brooklyn, New York, on August 10, 2026.
On September 15, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reclassified 23 Taylor Fresh Foods products that contain recalled jalapeños as Class I — the agency's most serious recall category — citing possible Salmonella contamination. FDA enforcement records list a total of 223,056 units tied to the recall (Event ID 99611), distributed across 27 states.
What Was Recalled
The recall covers a variety of fresh and prepared items, including fresh diced jalapeños, guacamoles, multiple salsas and dips, a spicy roast beef sandwich, a shrimp salad and bulk food-service trays. All 23 recall records identify Taylor Fresh Foods Inc. (doing business as Taylor Farms) as the recalling firm, although some items were distributed under major retailers' private labels.
States With Reported Distribution
FDA enforcement records indicate recalled products were distributed in: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
Outbreak Context and Investigation
The reclassification amplifies a consumer warning tied to a broader Salmonella outbreak that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported had caused 431 illnesses and 57 hospitalizations across 32 states as of August 21. The CDC had recorded illness onset dates between June 19 and August 2. Of 224 patients interviewed, 203 (91%) reported eating at a Mexican-style restaurant before becoming ill.
FDA traceback work identified a jalapeño grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, as a likely source of contaminated peppers. Taylor Fresh Foods said it has stopped sourcing from that grower and is using alternative suppliers. The company initiated a voluntary recall on August 7 and publicly announced the withdrawal on August 9 after being notified that supplier Coast Citrus Distributors had recalled fresh jalapeños.
File photo: A person holds a bowl of sliced jalapeños.
Note: A Class I classification describes a reasonable probability that use of the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. It does not mean every package was contaminated or that every listed item caused illness.
Check These Products
Consumers should check product names, package sizes and UPCs where provided. If you find a match, do not eat the product — discard it or return it to the place of purchase. Below are the recalled items and identifying codes listed in FDA records:
- Diced Jalapeños, 3.75 oz — UPC 030223082712
- Spicy Roast Beef Sandwich, 8.53 oz — UPC 011110678171
- Spicy Jalapeño Jarlsberg Dip, 10 oz — UPC 030223114826
- Spicy Pimento Cheese Dip, 10 oz — UPC 030223116448
- Taco Dip, 20 oz — UPC 030223073581
- Fiesta Salad With Shrimp, 11.11 oz — UPC 00818377
- Spicy Guacamole, 13 oz — UPC 030223073574
- Authentic Guacamole, 13 oz — UPC 030223073567
- Mango Pico De Gallo, 11 oz — UPC 030223073543
- Pineapple Mango Salsa Mild, 10 oz — UPC 030223075653
- Pico De Gallo, 7 oz — UPC 688267575778
- Pico De Gallo, 16 oz — UPC 030223073536
- Mild Pico De Gallo, 10 oz — UPC 681131276344
- Hot Pico De Gallo, 10 oz — UPC 681131276351
- Pico De Gallo Mild, 10 oz — UPC 030223075097
- Pico De Gallo Spicy, 10 oz — UPC 030223075608
- Salsa Roja Medium, 12 oz — UPC 030223075646
- Salsa Verde Mild, 12 oz — UPC 030223075639
- Salsa Fresca Medium, 12 oz — UPC 030223075080
- Tomato Salsa Fresca, 4 lb — code TFTN2162, dated August 19, 2026
- Pico De Gallo Hot, 2.5 lb — code TFTN2162, dated August 18, 2026
- Fresh Pico Tray, 5 lb — code TFTN2162, dated August 18, 2026
- BH Bold Chef Salad Kit — codes TFFL209 through TFFL213, dated August 9–13, 2026
Package codes and quantities may vary by state. Shoppers should consult the FDA enforcement listing for state-specific package codes and quantities if a product name and size match.
Notable Distribution Volumes
FDA records show especially large documented volumes in Texas for several items. For example, Spicy Jalapeño Jarlsberg Dip is listed with 59,313 units in Texas (832 in Kentucky), while Spicy Pimento Cheese Dip shows 56,028 units in Texas (421 in Kentucky). Retailer-level distributions include Walmart, Kroger and others.
What Consumers Should Do
- Do not eat any recalled product. Discard it or return it to the store for a refund.
- Wash containers, utensils and surfaces that may have touched the recalled food with hot, soapy water or in a dishwasher.
- Seek medical attention promptly for severe symptoms: bloody diarrhea, fever above 102°F, persistent symptoms, uncontrolled vomiting or signs of dehydration.
Symptoms and Timing
Salmonella infection commonly causes diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. Symptoms typically appear six hours to six days after infection, and most people recover within four to seven days. Vulnerable populations (young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems) are at higher risk for severe illness.
For the latest recall details and state-specific package codes, consult the FDA enforcement listing and your retailer's recall notices.
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