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Taylor Farms recalls jalapeño-linked prepared foods as CDC/FDA investigate salmonella outbreak tied to Sinaloa supplier
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CDC’s jalapeño outbreak investigation will force major retailers to publish tighter supplier traceability disclosures for prepared foods.

This is a fast-moving, multi-retailer food-safety event with cross-border supply implications. The breadth of distribution and active federal investigation make it a reputational and operational stress test for prepared-food supply chains.

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This is a fast-moving, multi-retailer food-safety event with cross-border supply implications. The breadth of distribution and active federal investigation make it a reputational and operational stress test for prepared-food supply chains.

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Taylor Farms is recalling prepared foods containing jalapeños over possible salmonella contamination, including guacamole, salsa, pico de gallo, shrimp salad, spicy roast beef sandwiches and burritos sold at Walmart, Kroger, Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and Hannaford across many U.S. states. The FDA and CDC are investigating an outbreak tied to Coast Citrus Distributors in Sinaloa, Mexico. Taylor Farms said it will stop sourcing from that farm and switch suppliers. Separate coverage notes Florida among affected states and cites best-by dates from Aug. 7 to Aug. 16 for certain products, plus a USDA public health alert for meat and poultry items using the same jalapeños.

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Taylor Farms recalls jalapeño-linked prepared foods as CDC/FDA investigate salmonella outbreak tied to Sinaloa supplier

Guacamole, salsa, pico de gallo and ready-to-eat items pulled across major U.S. retailers; Taylor Farms says it will stop sourcing from the implicated farm.

Forbes·2h ago
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