Jalapeño products sold at Walmart, Target, Whole Foods recalled over salmonella risk

Nbcwashington · Aug 10, 2026 · 412 words · By Michelle Chapman; The Associated Press; NBC Staff

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What to know about Jalapeño products sold at Walmart, Target, Whole Foods recalled over salmonella risk

Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of Taylor Farms, is voluntarily recalling some products that include jalapeños because of worries about a possible salmonella contamination.

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Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of Taylor Farms, is voluntarily recalling some products that include jalapeños because of worries about a possible salmonella contamination.

Why it matters

The company said that it was pulling some products that include jalapeños, including salsas, guacamole, dips, burritos and pico de gallo, from stores shelves after learning that Coast Citrus Distributors was voluntarily recalling fresh jalapeños due to a…

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Claim 1: “Illinois has reported 30 cases and Kansas 13.”

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The specific numbers for Illinois (30) and Kansas (13) are only found in one cross-reference (Nbcwashington). While Newsweek mentions Illinois has 30, it does not mention Kansas.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Illinois has reported 30 cases and Kansas 13.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/national-international/sa…

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Claim 2: “At least 345 people in 27 states have been sickened, with 36 hospitalizations reported, the CDC said last week.”

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Multiple independent sources confirm that the CDC reported at least 345 illnesses and 36 hospitalizations across 27 states.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) identified the strain responsible for the illnesses as Salmonella Javiana, with reported onset date…
https://www.oann.com/newsroom/multi-state-salmonella-outbrea…

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web search NEUTRAL — FDA issues jalapeño recall after salmonella outbreak sickens 345 across 27 states. Here's what restaurants and consumers need to know right now.
https://www.wsfa.com/2026/08/06/salmonella-outbreak-linked-j…

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web search NEUTRAL — Both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said 36 hospitalizations and no deaths have been reported, while the investigation remains ongoing.…
https://www.cp24.com/news/world/2026/08/05/salmonella-outbre…

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Claim 3: “Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of Taylor Farms, is voluntarily recalling some products that include jalapeños because of worries about a possible salmonella contamination.”

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Multiple independent sources (Fortune, FDA, and other web search results) confirm that Taylor Fresh Foods is recalling products containing jalapeños due to potential salmonella contamination.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc., doing business as Taylor Farms, is an American-based producer of fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, based in Salinas, California. The company was founded by former Fresh Expres…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — An E. coli outbreak involving contaminated slivered onions on Quarter Pounders sold at McDonald's stores in 14 U.S. states occurred from September to October 2024. At least 104 people contracted Esche…
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Claim 4: “Both restaurants have stopped using jalapeños from Coast Citrus.”

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Claim 5: “a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, a supplier to Coast Citrus Distributors, was identified as the potential source in the outbreak.”

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The search results for this claim are completely irrelevant, discussing biological 'growers vs showers' rather than agricultural growers in Mexico.

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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 9, 2021 · A “shower” or “grower” refers to how much a penis expands in length when erect compared with its flaccid state.
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Claim 6: “The products were sold at stores including Kroger, Stop & Shop, Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and Walmart.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general FDA and FoodSafety.gov recall pages without mentioning the specific stores (Kroger, Target, etc.) for the Taylor Farms recall.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 17, 2025 · A food product that has been recalled due to a possible germ contamination or illness, can leave germs around your kitchen and contaminate surfaces, including the drawers and shelves in…
https://www.foodsafety.gov/recalls-and-outbreaks

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web search NEUTRAL — Aug 20, 2026 · Consumers should stop using the recalled mattress immediately and contact Dreams Bedding Technology to receive a free cover to put over their mattress to bring it into compliance with t…
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web search NEUTRAL — The list below provides information gathered from press releases and other public notices about certain recalls of FDA-regulated products. Not all recalls have press releases or are posted on...
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Claim 7: “Minnesota and Colorado account for the vast majority of cases, with 110 cases each.”

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Multiple sources (Newsweek, Nbcwashington, and others) confirm that Minnesota and Colorado each reported 110 cases.

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web search NEUTRAL — Most of the reported cases are in Colorado and Minnesota, with 110 infections each, and the CDC states there is no longer an ongoing risk from the restaurants after product removal. This incident occu…
https://www.the-independent.com/bulletin/news/salmonella-jal…

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web search NEUTRAL — What caused the salmonella outbreak? Federal investigators have identified jalapeños from Coast Citrus Distributors as the likely source of the contamination.Minnesota and Colorado account for the vas…
https://rollingout.com/2026/08/05/salmonella-outbreak-jalape…

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web search NEUTRAL — According to the CDC, infections associated with the Salmonella outbreak have been identified in: States With Most Cases Colorado and Minnesota have recorded the highest number of cases, with 110 infe…
https://www.newsweek.com/salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-jalap…

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Claim 8: “Coast Citrus Distributors was voluntarily recalling fresh jalapeños due to a potential salmonella contamination.”

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Multiple sources confirm that Coast Citrus Distributors voluntarily recalled fresh jalapeños due to potential salmonella contamination.

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Claim 9: “Taylor Farms voluntarily recalled its iceberg lettuce products sourced from central Mexico because of a potential link to a multistate cyclospora outbreak”

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Claim 10: “The list of recalled products were distributed by Taylor Farms in multiple states with a “Best If Used By” date up to and including Aug. 16, 2026.”

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One source mentions a recall covering dates 'up to and including' a certain date, but the specific date 'August 16, 2026' is not corroborated across multiple sources. Other sources mention different dates (e.g., Aug 3).

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kiwi Farms, formerly known as CWCki Forums ( KWIH-kee), is a web forum that facilitates the discussion and harassment of online figures and communities. Their targets are often subject to organized gr…
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Claim 11: “The investigation into the outbreak also identified Chipotle and Qdoba as having received jalapeños imported by Coast Citrus Distributors.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results to support the claim regarding Chipotle and Qdoba.

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Claim 12: “the Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were working with state and local partners to investigate illnesses in a multistate outbreak of salmonella infections linked to fresh jalapeños supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors.”

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While the evidence confirms a salmonella outbreak linked to Coast Citrus Distributors, the provided search results for this specific claim only contain general descriptions of the FDA and other unrelated Wikipedia entries. No specific source in the provided evidence explicitly describes the joint investigation process between FDA, CDC, and local partners for this specific event.

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