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Taylor Farms recalls prepared foods after jalapeños linked to salmonella outbreak across major U.S. retailers
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This is a wide-distribution food-safety event touching multiple top retailers, with an active outbreak investigation and significant hospitalization counts—prime conditions for rapid consumer behavior shifts and supply-chain scrutiny.

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This is a wide-distribution food-safety event touching multiple top retailers, with an active outbreak investigation and significant hospitalization counts—prime conditions for rapid consumer behavior shifts and supply-chain scrutiny.

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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 linked to Coast Citrus Distributors in Sinaloa, Mexico; the CDC said the outbreak has sickened hundreds and hospitalized 36 across 27 states. A Florida-focused update said affected products include best-by dates from Aug. 7 to Aug. 16, and noted a USDA public health alert for meat and poultry items containing the same jalapeños.

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Taylor Farms recalls prepared foods after jalapeños linked to salmonella outbreak across major U.S. retailers

Guacamole, salsa, pico de gallo and ready-to-eat items pulled from shelves as FDA and CDC investigate jalapeños tied to Coast Citrus Distributors in Sinaloa.

Forbes·3h ago
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