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Taylor Farms recalls jalapeños amid salmonella outbreak, prompting chain pullbacks

8/10/2026

Summary

Taylor Farms Recall

Taylor Farms voluntarily recalled over a dozen jalapeño products because of salmonella risk.
The recalled items were sold in 26 states and bear “Best If Used By” dates Aug. 7–Aug. 16, 2026.
The jalapeños came from Coast Citrus Distributors, whose Sinaloa, Mexico grower is the suspected outbreak source.
Taylor Farms says the outbreak has sickened 345 people, hospitalized 36, caused no deaths, and the company offers refunds and a 855-455-0098 hotline.

Summary

Sweetgreen Removes Jalapeños

Sweetgreen reported a sales decline after it removed jalapeños from its menu amid outbreak concerns.
Albertsons Companies issued a voluntary recall of four ready-to-eat products containing the recalled jalapeños and told shoppers to return items for a full refund.
Chipotle Mexican Grill switched to a new jalapeño supplier on July 20.
QDOBA ceased using jalapeños on July 28, prompting adjustments to its menu offerings.

History

Historical Context

The 1992-93 Jack in the Box E. coli O157:H7 outbreak sickened 732 Americans and killed four children, prompting the USDA to mandate HACCP and pathogen-reduction rules for meat processing. That regulatory shift created the traceability framework regulators now invoke as Taylor Farms, Albertsons, Sweetgreen, Chipotle and QDOBA recall jalapeño-linked salmonella across 26 states.

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Taylor Farms Recall

Taylor Farms voluntarily recalled over a dozen jalapeño products because of salmonella risk.
The recalled items were sold in 26 states and bear “Best If Used By” dates Aug. 7–Aug. 16, 2026.
The jalapeños came from Coast Citrus Distributors, whose Sinaloa, Mexico grower is the suspected outbreak source.
Taylor Farms says the outbreak has sickened 345 people, hospitalized 36, caused no deaths, and the company offers refunds and a 855-455-0098 hotline.

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