Situation summary
- Epidemiologic and traceback data show that jalapeño peppers from Sinaloa, Mexico and distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors are the source of this multistate outbreak.
- After being notified about the outbreak, Chipotle Mexican Grill and QDOBA stopped serving affected jalapeño peppers. QDOBA restaurants are also no longer serving jalapeño peppers. Given their actions to remove product from their stores, CDC and FDA do not consider there to be a current ongoing risk from these establishments to consumers in this outbreak.
- Coast Citrus Distributors has agreed to recall jalapeño peppers linked to this outbreak.
Recalled food
Jalapeño peppers and products containing recalled jalapeño peppers
- Distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors
- Grown in Sinaloa, Mexico
NatureBest Precut & Produce LLC, has voluntarily recalled products containing recalled jalapeños. The recalled products include soup mix, pico de gallo, stuffed mushrooms, and diced jalapeños.
Best Before/By dates
Retail customers produce and prepared foods departments
Whole Foods Market has recalled some foods that contain recalled jalapeños. The recalled products include guacamole, pico de gallo, salsa, and condiments.
Best Before/By dates
August 7, 2026 – August 16, 2026
Distributed to
Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin
Products were sold
Online and in the produce and prepared foods departments
Taylor Fresh Foods has recalled jalapeño peppers. The recall includes whole peppers and products peppers were used in, such as burritos, bowls, guacamole, sandwiches, salsas, salads, and wraps.
“Best if used by” date
Up to and including August 16, 2026
Distributed to
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Stores receiving recalled foods
Albertsons, H-E-B, Hannaford, Kroger, RaceTrac, Randalls, Stop and Shop, Target, Tom Thumb, Trader Joe’s, Walmart, Wawa, Whole Foods
What you should do
- Do not eat recalled jalapeño peppers. Throw them out or return them.
- Wash items and surfaces that may have touched the recalled jalapeño peppers using hot soapy water or a dishwasher.
Call your healthcare provider if you have any of these severe symptoms:
- Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102°F
- Diarrhea for more than 3 days that is not improving
- Bloody diarrhea
- So much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down
- Signs of dehydration, such as:
- Not peeing much
- Dry mouth and throat
- Feeling dizzy when standing up
What Businesses Should Do
- Do not sell or serve recalled jalapeño peppers.
- Wash and sanitize items and surfaces that may have come in contact with recalled jalapeño peppers.
- See FDA's advisory for more information for businesses.
Symptoms of Salmonella
- Most people infected with Salmonella experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.
- Symptoms usually start 6 hours to 6 days after swallowing the bacteria.
- Most people recover without treatment after 4 to 7 days.
- Some people—especially children younger than 5 years, adults 65 years and older, and people with weakened immune systems—may experience more severe illnesses that require medical treatment or hospitalization.
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