Taylor Farms salsa is at the center of a new U.S. food recall involving prepared foods made with jalapeño peppers that may be contaminated with Salmonella. Taylor Fresh Foods announced the voluntary recall on August 9, 2026, after its jalapeño supplier recalled fresh peppers because of a potential Salmonella risk.
The recalled foods were distributed to retail distribution centers in 26 states. The affected products include several types of salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, dips and other prepared foods. Some recalled items have “Best If Used By” dates as late as August 16, 2026.
Consumers who recently purchased fresh salsa or other prepared foods should check the package before eating it. The recall affects specific products, dates and distribution areas rather than every Taylor Farms food sold in the United States.
Why Taylor Farms Salsa Is Part of the Recall
The recall began with fresh jalapeño peppers supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors.
Coast Citrus notified Taylor Fresh Foods that it was voluntarily recalling fresh jalapeños because of possible Salmonella contamination. A grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, that supplied Coast Citrus was identified as the potential source in the multistate Salmonella investigation.
Taylor Fresh Foods then identified finished foods that contained the affected jalapeños. The company voluntarily recalled those products from stores and distribution channels.
The action includes both Taylor Farms products and foods sold under other brand names. That is why shoppers may find different labels included in the same recall.
Taylor Fresh Foods has also stopped sourcing from the grower identified in the investigation. The company said it will use alternative suppliers to fill orders.
Which Taylor Farms Salsa Products Are Recalled?
Several salsa and pico de gallo products appear on the current recall list.
Whole Foods has six affected salsa products. They include Salsa Fresca Medium, Pico de Gallo Mild, Pico de Gallo Spicy, Salsa Verde Mild, Salsa Roja Medium and Pineapple Mango Salsa Mild.
The recalled Whole Foods products were distributed in Illinois and Texas.
The affected Whole Foods items are:
- Salsa Fresca Medium, 12 ounces
- Pico de Gallo Mild, 10 ounces
- Pico de Gallo Spicy, 10 ounces
- Salsa Verde Mild, 12 ounces
- Salsa Roja Medium, 12 ounces
- Pineapple Mango Salsa Mild, 10 ounces
Most of these products have “Best If Used By” dates from August 7 through August 16, 2026.
The Pineapple Mango Salsa Mild has a shorter affected date range, running from August 7 through August 14.
Walmart also has two recalled pico de gallo products. Both are sold under the Freshness Guaranteed label.
The recalled Walmart items are:
- Freshness Guaranteed Hot Pico de Gallo, 10 ounces
- Freshness Guaranteed Mild Pico de Gallo, 10 ounces
The affected Walmart products have dates from August 8 through August 16, depending on the item.
Taylor Farms Products at Target
Target shoppers should also check recently purchased prepared foods.
The current recall includes several Target products containing the affected jalapeños. These products include mango pico de gallo, taco dip and guacamole.
The recalled Target products include:
- Taco Dip, 20 ounces
- Mango Pico de Gallo, 11 ounces
- Spicy Guacamole, 13 ounces
- Taylor Farms Pico de Gallo, 16 ounces
- Taylor Farms Authentic Guacamole, 13 ounces
The products were distributed in Florida, Ohio and Texas, depending on the item.
Their affected dates range from August 7 through August 14, with some products having shorter date windows.
Consumers should check the UPC, package size and date together. Product names alone may not be enough to identify a recalled item.
Pico de Gallo Is Also Included
The recall is not limited to traditional salsa.
Pico de gallo products are also included because they contain jalapeños. These products can look similar to other fresh salsa products in grocery store refrigerated sections.
A recalled Pico de Gallo Salsa sold through Stop & Shop and Hannaford comes in a 7-ounce package. Its UPC is 688267575778.
The affected product was distributed in Massachusetts, Maine and New York. The listed “Best If Used By” dates run from August 7 through August 14, 2026.
Walmart’s Freshness Guaranteed pico de gallo products have different UPC numbers and distribution states.
That difference is important. Consumers should not assume that a salsa is recalled simply because it has jalapeños. The current recall applies to identified products and dates.
Where the Recalled Products Were Distributed
The recalled foods reached retail distribution centers in 26 states.
Those states are:
- 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
- West Virginia
Not every recalled product was sold in every state on the list.
The distribution area depends on the specific product. For example, certain Whole Foods salsa products were distributed in Illinois and Texas, while some Walmart pico de gallo products reached several states across the Midwest and South.
Consumers should therefore match the product details with the applicable distribution information.
Which Other Foods Are Recalled?
The current action involves more than salsa.
Taylor Fresh Foods recalled multiple prepared foods that contain jalapeños from the affected supply.
The list includes:
- Guacamole
- Pico de gallo
- Dips
- Sandwiches
- Burritos
- Prepared salads
- Other ready-to-eat foods
One recalled Trader Joe’s item is Fiesta Style Salad with Shrimp, an 11.11-ounce product distributed in Texas.
Kroger shoppers should check recalled Spicy Jarlsberg Dip, Spicy Pimento Cheese Dip and a Private Selection Spicy Roast Beef Sandwich.
Hannaford customers should check Diced Jalapeños and a Rice and Bean Burrito.
The presence of these products shows why shoppers should not search only for the Taylor Farms name. Some affected foods carry retailer or store-brand labels.
What Dates Should Consumers Check?
The current recall covers products with “Best If Used By” dates up to and including August 16, 2026.
However, each item has its own date range.
For example, the Walmart Hot Pico de Gallo and Mild Pico de Gallo products have affected dates from August 8 through August 16.
Whole Foods Salsa Fresca Medium has an affected range from August 7 through August 16.
The Whole Foods Pineapple Mango Salsa Mild has an affected range from August 7 through August 14.
Target’s Mango Pico de Gallo has an affected range from August 8 through August 13.
Because the ranges differ, consumers should inspect the exact date printed on the package.
Check the UPC Before Eating
The UPC can provide another way to identify an affected product.
For example, the recalled Whole Foods Salsa Fresca Medium has UPC 030223075080.
The recalled Whole Foods Pico de Gallo Mild carries UPC 030223075097.
The recalled Whole Foods Pico de Gallo Spicy carries UPC 030223075608.
The recalled Walmart Hot Pico de Gallo has UPC 681131276351, while the Mild Pico de Gallo has UPC 681131276344.
Using the UPC along with the product name and date gives consumers a more reliable way to determine whether an item matches the recall.
What Consumers Should Do With Recalled Salsa
Consumers who have a recalled product should not eat it.
Taylor Fresh Foods advises consumers to discard recalled products immediately. Refunds are available at the location where the product was purchased.
Do not taste the salsa to determine whether it is safe.
Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look, smell or taste unusual. A normal appearance does not establish that a recalled product is safe to eat.
If the product matches the recall, discard it or return it according to the retailer’s instructions.
Consumers should also avoid serving recalled food to family members, friends or guests.
Why Salmonella Is a Concern
Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause foodborne illness.
Common symptoms include diarrhea, fever, nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps.
Symptoms can sometimes become serious. Young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems face a higher risk of severe infection.
Taylor Fresh Foods stated that it is not aware of any reported illnesses linked specifically to its recalled products containing jalapeños.
That statement does not remove the need to follow the recall. The company initiated the action because the affected jalapeños were part of a broader Salmonella investigation.
The Jalapeño Supply Chain Behind the Recall
The current recall illustrates how one ingredient can affect many prepared foods.
The jalapeños entered the supply chain through Coast Citrus Distributors. A grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, was identified as the potential source connected to the investigation.
Coast Citrus then recalled the fresh jalapeños.
Taylor Fresh Foods received notification of the supplier recall and identified products made with those peppers.
Those finished foods were distributed through several major U.S. retailers.
The result is a recall involving different products, brands and stores even though the affected ingredient is the same.
Taylor Fresh Foods Changes Its Supplier
Taylor Fresh Foods said it is no longer sourcing products from the farmer identified as the potential source.
The company plans to fill orders using alternative suppliers.
That change applies to the supplier connection identified in the current investigation. It does not mean every product made by Taylor Farms has been recalled.
Consumers should continue to rely on specific recall information rather than treating all Taylor Farms products as affected.
Is All Taylor Farms Salsa Recalled?
No.
The current recall covers specific prepared foods made with the affected jalapeños.
Not every salsa, dip, guacamole or other Taylor Farms product is included.
The same applies to products sold by retailers. A store may carry both recalled and unaffected foods that look similar.
The safest approach is to compare the exact product, size, UPC, date and distribution area.
A product that does not match the listed recall information should not automatically be treated as recalled.
What Retailers Are Doing
Retailers named in the recall include Whole Foods, Walmart, Target, Trader Joe’s, Kroger, Hannaford and Stop & Shop.
Stores have been instructed to remove affected products from sale.
Walmart has also said it uses sales blocks at its registers and online channels when it receives recall notifications.
These measures are designed to prevent recalled products from reaching additional customers.
However, consumers who already purchased food should still inspect their refrigerators. A store removal does not eliminate products that shoppers already took home.
Important Facts About the Current Recall
| Recall detail | Current information |
|---|---|
| Company | Taylor Fresh Foods |
| Recall announced | August 9, 2026 |
| Main concern | Possible Salmonella contamination |
| Ingredient involved | Fresh jalapeño peppers |
| Supplier | Coast Citrus Distributors |
| Potential source | Grower in Sinaloa, Mexico |
| Distribution | 26 states |
| Latest affected date | August 16, 2026 |
| Foods involved | Salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, dips and other prepared foods |
| Reported illnesses linked specifically to Taylor products | None reported by the company |
The recall information remains focused on products containing the affected jalapeños.
What the Current Recall Means for Shoppers
The recall does not mean consumers need to avoid every salsa or every Taylor Farms product.
Instead, shoppers should identify whether a product in their refrigerator matches the listed recall details.
Fresh salsa deserves particular attention because many of the affected products have short shelf lives and dates concentrated around August 2026.
A package purchased within the affected period may still be sitting in a refrigerator today.
Checking now can prevent accidental consumption.
Taylor Farms Salsa Recall Status as of August 10, 2026
As of August 10, 2026, the Taylor Farms recall remains active for the identified prepared foods made with affected jalapeños.
The FDA’s recall notice lists products sold through multiple major retailers. Several salsa and pico de gallo products are among the affected foods.
The company has stopped sourcing from the grower identified as the potential source and is using alternative suppliers.
Taylor Fresh Foods has not reported illnesses specifically connected to its recalled products.
The broader investigation into Salmonella infections linked to the affected fresh jalapeños remains ongoing.
For consumers, the immediate action is clear: check recently purchased salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole and other prepared foods against the current recall list.
If a package matches the product and date information, do not consume it. Discard it or seek a refund from the place of purchase.
Consumers with recently purchased fresh salsa should check their refrigerator today and verify the product details before taking another bite.