All articles tagged with #jalapenos
A broad wave of recalls spans jalapeño-linked salmonella and related guacamole/salsas, blueberries tied to an E. coli outbreak, raw beef from Argentina, a large egg recall for potential salmonella, Outshine fruit bars possibly containing glass, Walmart tomato-soup kits with possible listeria, vegan cheddar puffs, and other items, prompting consumers to discard affected products and check specific lot/best-by dates.
CDC reports 431 people in 32 states sick from Salmonella linked to fresh jalapeño peppers imported from Mexico and distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors; jalapeños used in foods at Chipotle, Qdoba and other restaurants and recalled by distributors and retailers including Whole Foods, Hannaford, Kroger, Target, Trader Joe’s and Walmart; 57 hospitalizations and no deaths so far, with cases likely undercounted due to reporting lags. The article also notes a separate cyclosporiasis outbreak with 15,716 cases in 47 states/DC and 828 hospitalizations (2 deaths in Michigan), largely tied to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, prompting recalls across brands like Walmart’s Marketside; some reports also involve herbs, underscoring ongoing produce-safety challenges.
Whole Foods has expanded its recall of guacamole and dips linked to a salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeños from Coast Citrus; the recall follows an earlier Taylor Farms recall across 26 states. As of Aug. 10, the outbreak has sickened more than 340 people in 27 states with 36 hospitalizations; no deaths reported, and no illnesses linked to the recalled Whole Foods items yet. Customers should discard any recalled products and seek refunds.
A jalapeño recall tied to Salmonella has expanded to products sold at Walmart, Trader Joe’s, Target, Hannaford, Kroger, Stop & Shop, Whole Foods and more, after 345 illnesses and 36 hospitalizations across 27 states. The jalapeños, grown in Sinaloa, Mexico and distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors to Taylor Farms, prompted a broad FDA/FSIS public health alert; consumers should not eat or sell recalled items, discard them if found, and sanitize any surfaces or containers that touched the product. Check store and UPC lists to identify affected items.
A Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños grown in Sinaloa, Mexico and distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors has sickened 345 people across 27 states, prompting recalls of Taylor Fresh Foods products sold at Hannaford, Kroger, Stop & Shop, Target, Trader Joe’s, Walmart, Whole Foods and more; 36 hospitalizations have been reported, with illnesses dating from June 19 to July 20, 2026. The FDA urges consumers not to eat, sell, or serve the recalled items and to discard them; Taylor Fresh Foods has ceased sourcing from the implicated supplier.
H-E-B and other retailers issued a recall for jalapeño-containing products after a USDA FSIS public health alert cited possible Salmonella contamination; affected items span several brands and stores, with specific use-by dates listed. Consumers should discard or return the products and can contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline for questions; no illnesses have been confirmed at this time.
Taylor Farms is recalling jalapeño-containing foods sold across 26 states after jalapeños from Coast Citrus Distributors were linked to a multi-state Salmonella outbreak (345+ illnesses, 36 hospitalizations, no deaths). This recall comes as the broader Cyclospora outbreak tied to Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce continues to unfold, with Chipotle and Qdoba removing Coast Citrus jalapeños from menus; illnesses began June 19 and Coast Citrus is contacting affected customers as the FDA investigates.
Minnesota shoppers are rethinking produce amid nationwide outbreaks: a salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños distributed to Chipotle and Qdoba has prompted restaurant removals, and cyclosporiasis linked to recalled lettuce from Mexico has led to recalls and cautions. Minnesota reports 98 cyclosporiasis cases since May 1 with no confirmed local link, while FDA/CDC investigations continue. Health officials emphasize thorough handwashing and washing produce, and shoppers are inspecting labels and avoiding bagged lettuce in some cases.
The U.S. FSIS issued a public health alert for meat and poultry products containing FDA-regulated jalapeños that could be contaminated with salmonella; as of Aug 9, 18 items — including Deli Kitchen’s Chipotle Cheddar Chicken Wrap and Wawa’s Spicy Chipotle Chicken Wrap — were recalled, with Ohio involved among others; the alert traces the risk to jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico via Coast Citrus Distributors and notes some restaurants have switched suppliers, while no illnesses have been reported yet. Consumers should not eat recalled products and should discard them or return them to the place of purchase.
Hannaford is recalling six deli and produce items linked to a broader jalapeño recall tied to a salmonella outbreak; the items—beans, rice and cheese burrito; classic beef burrito; chicken verde burrito; chipotle chicken tortilla wrap; pico de gallo; and diced jalapeños—have been removed from shelves. Consumers who bought any of these before the recall should check their refrigerator or freezer for items with best-by dates Aug 7–12 and discard or follow store guidance for refunds or replacements.
A Bozeman mother and her 16-year-old son sued Chipotle after a nationwide salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeños; the son fell ill July 14 after dining at a Bozeman Chipotle on July 9 and was later diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, as health officials report more than 300 cases across 25 states linked to the outbreak and involving Mexican-style chains like Chipotle and Qdoba.
Jewel-Osco is recalling Chefs Kitchen Fresh Salsa and Ready Meals Fresh Salsa after jalapeños linked to Taylor Farms, via Direct Roots, prompted an FDA recall tied to Coast Citrus Distributors, creating a Salmonella risk. Do not eat—discard or return for a full refund.
Sweetgreen’s shares slid about 8% as customers avoided its salads amid a cyclospora outbreak, and the chain proactively removed jalapeños after a separate salmonella incident. In its earnings update, the company cut its full-year adjusted EBITDA loss to roughly $23–$27 million and warned same-store sales could fall 7%–8%, worse than prior guidance, with Q2 comps down about 6.2% and the stock down roughly 30% since mid-July.
Colorado reports 110 Salmonella cases linked to jalapeño peppers used by Qdoba and Chipotle (six hospitalizations); nationwide, 345 cases across 27 states with 36 hospitalizations. The jalapeños, grown in Sinaloa, Mexico and distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors, are being recalled and the chains have stopped serving the peppers. The CDC says there is no ongoing risk to consumers, while the FDA investigates whether recalled peppers reached grocery stores.
A salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños grown in Sinaloa, Mexico and distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors has sickened at least 345 people across 27 states with 36 hospitalizations. Chipotle and Qdoba pulled affected jalapeños after earlier Minnesota-linked cases; the FDA is investigating whether peppers reached grocery stores and may announce recalls. Consumers should discard any affected peppers and seek medical care if symptoms develop. States affected include Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.