Taylor Farms, one of California's biggest fresh-food producers, has issued a major multistate recall covering more than 18 prepared products after a salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños has sickened at least 345 people, according to early reports. The recalled items include salsa, guacamole, and other ready-to-eat products sold across the country.
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If you've bought anything jalapeño-related from Taylor Farms recently, stop eating it. This story is developing fast and the full scope of the outbreak is still being determined.
CNN and Fox Business both confirmed the recall Tuesday, with CNN noting the pull covers jalapeño products specifically. Yahoo reports more than a dozen individual items are affected, with salsa and guacamole among the most recognizable on the list.
What's Being Recalled
Over 18 prepared food products carrying jalapeños are under alert. Salsa and guacamole have been specifically named, though the full list is still being circulated. If you grabbed something Taylor Farms-branded with jalapeños in the last few weeks, treat it as suspect until you can verify the lot number against the official recall list from the FDA or USDA.
How Bad Is the Outbreak?
At least 345 people have been sickened in what's shaping up to be a significant salmonella event. The outbreak spans multiple states. Health officials haven't released a finalized case count or confirmed how many hospitalizations are involved, so those numbers could rise. Details are still coming in and may change.
Why This Hits Close to Home
Taylor Farms is headquartered in Salinas, California, the heart of the state's massive leafy-green and fresh-produce industry. The company supplies grocery chains and foodservice operations nationwide, meaning California shoppers are among the most likely to have these products sitting in their fridge right now. Check your labels immediately.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as the recall list and case count are confirmed.