- Illnesses linked to the jalapeño outbreak began between June 19 and July 20, 2026, affecting 345 people across 27 states.
- Taylor Fresh Foods announced a recall of prepared foods containing jalapeños sold by retailers including Walmart and Whole Foods on Monday.
- Whole Foods announced a recall of select salsa, guacamole, pico de gallo, and prepared foods containing jalapeños from Coast Citrus Distributors on Wednesday.
- Chipotle switched its jalapeño supplier at affected locations beginning July 20, and QDOBA stopped using jalapeños at all restaurants as of July 28.
- Coast Citrus Distributors agreed to recall remaining implicated product and stopped importing jalapeños from the grower linked to the outbreak.
- No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled Whole Foods products, according to the FDA.
- The recalled products were sold in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio.
- Prior to the Whole Foods announcement, at least 18 ready-to-eat meat and poultry products had already been identified in a USDA public health alert in Sinaloa, Mexico.
Taylor Farms has initiated a recall of jalapeño products following a salmonella outbreak that has sickened 345 people and hospitalized 36 across 27 states. The outbreak is linked to jalapeños supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors.6
On Wednesday, Whole Foods announced a recall of certain produce and prepared foods containing fresh jalapeños, including salsa, guacamole, and pico de gallo, sold in 12 states. The affected products have “Best Before” dates ranging from Aug. 7 to Aug. 16 and were sold in states such as Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio.34
While no illnesses have been reported from the recalled Whole Foods products, the FDA has advised consumers to discard them or return them for a full refund. The agency noted that illnesses linked to the outbreak began between June 19 and July 20, 2026.7
A Whole Foods spokesperson stated that the recall was issued due to the connection with jalapeños sourced from Coast Citrus Distributors, which is also linked to a broader recall by Taylor Fresh Foods announced on Sunday. The FDA continues to monitor the situation as the investigation unfolds.2
“The FDA says no illnesses have been linked to the Whole Foods items, which were sold in 12 states with best-before dates through Aug. 16. Chipotle switched suppliers July 20, while QDOBA stopped using jalapeños entirely as of July 28.”
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