Taylor Farms Expands Recall Over Salmonella Concerns in Prepared Foods
Taylor Farms, one of North America’s largest producers of salads and fresh-cut vegetables, has issued a recall of prepared foods containing jalapeños, including salsa and guacamole, due to potential salmonella contamination. The recall affects major retailers such as Walmart, Kroger, Whole Foods, Target, Trader Joe’s, and Hannaford, and spans 26 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.
This recall comes on the heels of a major cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms that has sickened over 6,000 people across 15 states since late June, according to the FDA. In response to the cyclospora outbreak, the company had already recalled 236,192 cases of iceberg and romaine lettuce, sometimes mixed with other products, distributed across Mexico and 27 U.S. states. The new salmonella recall is a separate incident, but it underscores ongoing food safety challenges at the supplier, which is a key provider to fast-food giants like McDonald’s and Chipotle. Both restaurant chains have reportedly stopped using Taylor Farms products following the recent issues.
The salmonella recall was initiated after Coast Citrus, a supplier of jalapeños to Taylor Farms, identified potential contamination. Coast Citrus has recalled the remaining product and notified customers. Salmonella infections have been reported in numerous states, including Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Consumers who have purchased these items are urged to check for recall notices and return or discard the products to avoid illness.
This is the second major foodborne illness linked to Taylor Farms in recent weeks, raising concerns about the company’s safety protocols. The FDA is continuing to investigate both outbreaks, and Taylor Farms is cooperating with authorities to ensure the safety of its products. In the meantime, consumers are advised to stay informed about recalls and practice
Shimanta Das 
