Taylor Farms recalls jalapeño-based prepared foods sold at major retailers over salmonella concerns

Taylor Farms announced a voluntary recall of multiple prepared foods that contain jalapeño peppers after a salmonella risk was identified in the peppers supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors. The recall covers pico de gallo salsa, guacamole and other items sold at national retailers, including Walmart and Target, across 26 states. The company said it is not aware of any illnesses linked to the recalled products.

The contamination is traced to a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, that supplies Coast Citrus Distributors. Taylor Farms said it has stopped sourcing from that farmer and will obtain jalapeños from alternative suppliers.

"When notified of recalls, we move swiftly to remove the impacted products from our stores and implement a sales block at our registers and online," Walmart said in a statement, adding that customers should discontinue use of the affected items.

The recalled products have "best if used by" dates ranging from early to mid-August. Consumers who purchased the items are advised to check the UPC codes and expiration dates listed by each retailer and discard any that match the recall.

Health officials note that salmonella infection can cause diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps within 8 to 72 hours after exposure, but most healthy individuals recover within a week without treatment.