Trader Joe’s, Walmart & Whole Foods Recall Elevated to Highest Risk Level

A recall involving prepared foods sold at Trader Joe’s, Walmart, Target, Whole Foods Market and several other grocery chains has been elevated to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s highest risk classification.

Which Stores Are Included in the Recall?

According to the recall announcement issued by Taylor Fresh Foods and published by the FDA, affected products were distributed to:

• Trader Joe’s
• Walmart
• Target
• Whole Foods Market
• Kroger
• Hannaford
• Stop & Shop

The recall includes certain salads, dips, salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo, sandwiches and other prepared foods containing jalapeños.

Not every recalled product was sold at every retailer or in every state. Shoppers should check the individual product name, package size, UPC and Best If Used By date.

What is the Recall About?

The products were recalled because they contained jalapeño peppers that may have been contaminated with Salmonella. The FDA has now classified the Taylor Fresh Foods recall as Class I, which means there is a reasonable probability that consuming the affected products could cause serious health consequences or death.

The recall was originally announced by Taylor Fresh Foods on August 9, 2026, after the manufacturer was notified that jalapeños supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors were being recalled over possible Salmonella contamination.

Trader Joe’s Salad Included in the Recall

The Trader Joe’s product included in the recall is:

• Trader Joe’s Fiesta Style Salad with Shrimp
• Size: 11.11 ounces
• UPC: 000000818377
• Best If Used By dates: August 7 through August 12, 2026
• Distributed in Texas

The affected salad was manufactured by Taylor Fresh Foods and contained jalapeños supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors.

The salad is no longer within its labeled shelf life, so it should not remain on store shelves. However, shoppers should check their refrigerators and freezers in case they saved or froze the product.

Recalled Walmart Products

The Walmart products were sold under the Freshness Guaranteed brand:

Freshness Guaranteed Hot or Spicy Pico de Gallo

• Size: 10 ounces
• UPC: 681131276351
• Best If Used By dates: August 8 through August 16, 2026
• Distributed in Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Wisconsin

Freshness Guaranteed Mild Pico de Gallo

• Size: 10 ounces
• UPC: 681131276344
• Best If Used By dates: August 8 through August 16, 2026
• Distributed in Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas and Wisconsin

Recalled Target Products

The affected Target products include:

• Taylor Farms or unbranded Taco Dip, 20 ounces
• Taylor Farms or unbranded Mango Pico de Gallo, 11 ounces
• Taylor Farms or unbranded Spicy Guacamole, 13 ounces
• Taylor Farms Pico de Gallo, 16 ounces
• Taylor Farms Authentic Guacamole, 13 ounces

Depending on the product, the Best If Used By dates ranged from August 7 through August 14, 2026. The products were distributed in Florida, Ohio and Texas.

Recalled Whole Foods Products

The Taylor Fresh Foods recall includes the following products supplied to Whole Foods Market:

• Salsa Fresca Medium
• Pico de Gallo Mild
• Pico de Gallo Spicy
• Salsa Verde Mild
• Salsa Roja Medium
• Pineapple Mango Salsa Mild

The affected products had Best By dates ranging from August 7 through August 16, 2026 and were distributed in Illinois and Texas.

Whole Foods Market also announced a separate, broader recall involving additional dips, salsas, guacamole and prepared foods made with jalapeños from the same supplier. Those products were sold in select stores across Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas and Wisconsin.

Additional Recalled Products

Other products included in the Taylor Fresh Foods recall are:

• Hannaford Diced Jalapeños
• Hannaford Rice and Bean Burrito
• Stop & Shop and Hannaford Pico de Gallo Salsa
• Private Selection Spicy Roast Beef Sandwich sold at Kroger
• Spicy Jarlsberg Dip sold at Kroger
• Spicy Pimento Cheese Dip sold at Kroger

Taylor Fresh Foods said the recalled products were sent to retail distribution centers in 26 states. However, each product had a more limited distribution area, so consumers should consult the FDA recall notice for the specific states, UPCs and dates associated with each item.

Recall Is Connected to a Multistate Salmonella Outbreak

The recalled foods were made with jalapeños grown in Sinaloa, Mexico, and distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors.

The FDA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have been investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Javiana infections associated with the jalapeños.

As of the FDA’s latest posted outbreak update, 431 illnesses had been reported in 32 states. Fifty-seven people had been hospitalized, and no deaths had been reported. The FDA said illnesses began between June 19 and August 2, 2026.

The outbreak investigation led to the recall of fresh jalapeños and numerous downstream products made with them. In addition to the Taylor Fresh Foods items, separate recalls were announced for select NatureBest, H-E-B, Whole Foods Market and Salata products.

Taylor Fresh Foods said it was not aware of any reported illnesses specifically linked to its finished products at the time its recall was announced.

What Does a Class I Recall Mean?

Class I is the FDA’s most serious recall classification.

It is used when there is a reasonable probability that consuming or being exposed to the recalled product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The classification does not mean every recalled package contained Salmonella or that everyone who ate an affected product became sick. It reflects the seriousness of the potential health risk.

Symptoms of Salmonella Infection

Symptoms of a Salmonella infection typically begin 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food and may include:

• Diarrhea
• Fever
• Abdominal cramps
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Symptoms usually last four to seven days. Most people recover without treatment, but some infections can become severe.

Young children, adults 65 and older and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to develop serious infections. In rare cases, Salmonella can spread to the bloodstream and cause additional complications.

Anyone who develops symptoms after eating a recalled product should contact a healthcare provider.

What Should Shoppers Do?

Consumers should not eat any recalled products. Taylor Fresh Foods advises shoppers to throw the products away immediately or return them to the place of purchase for a refund.

The affected items had August Best If Used By dates and should no longer be available for sale. Nevertheless, consumers should check for products that may have been saved or frozen.

The FDA also recommends cleaning and sanitizing refrigerator shelves, containers and other surfaces that may have touched recalled food to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.

Consumers with questions about the Taylor Fresh Foods recall can contact the company at 855-455-0098, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time.

The FDA’s investigation remains ongoing.