As a Taylor Farms is recalling several dips and prepared food products sold at Kroger and Target stores in Ohio because they contain jalapeño peppers that may be contaminated with Salmonella. This as Ohio and other states deal with a Salmonella outbreak overlapping with a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened 5,000 people in Ohio this year alone.
The Aug. 9 recall is tied to an FDA and CDC investigation across multiple states involving fresh jalapeños supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors. Taylor Farms said no illnesses linked to its products have been reported. On Aug. 5, the CDC announced more than 300 people in 27 states were sickened by salmonella in an outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers.
The latest recall comes weeks after
the company recalled iceberg lettuce amid an ongoing Cyclospora outbreak investigation.
Taylor Farms recalls jalapeño products sold at Kroger, Target in Ohio, Kentucky, more states
Ohio consumers should check for these recalled products:
- Kroger: Spicy Jarlsberg Dip (10 oz); Best if Used By 8/07/2026 – 8/15/2026; UPC 030223114826
- Kroger: Spicy Pimento Cheese Dip (10 oz); Best if Used By 8/07/2026 – 8/15/2026; UPC 030223116448
- Target: Taco Dip (20 oz); Best if Used By 8/12/2026 – 8/13/2026; UPC 030223073581
- Target: Mango Pico de Gallo (11 oz); Best if Used By 8/08/2026 – 8/13/2026; UPC 030223073543
- Target: Spicy Guacamole (13 oz); Best if Used By 8/07/2026 – 8/13/2026; UPC 030223073574
Additionally, several other products sold at Trader Joe's, Walmart and Whole Foods stores in other states are also part of the recall, according to Taylor Farms.
What to do if you bought a recalled product
While Taylor Farms says it is not aware of any illnesses linked to the recalled products, consumers should not eat the affected items and should instead throw them away or return them for a refund.
Refunds are available at the place of purchase. Consumers with any questions can contact the company's customer care team at 855-455-0098, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. PT.
What is Salmonella?
Salmonella are bacteria that cause an illness known as salmonellosis, according to the CDC.
Described as one of the leading causes of foodborne illnesses, Salmonella are also the leading cause of hospitalizations and deaths linked to foodborne illness.
People can get Salmonella from eating contaminated food, drinking or coming into contact with contaminated water, or touching animals, animal feces or areas where animals live.
Common signs of Salmonella infection
The CDC says symptoms of Salmonella infection can include:
- Watery diarrhea that might have blood or mucus
- Stomach cramps that can be severe
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Loss of appetite (not feeling hungry)
Symptoms usually start 6 hours to 6 days after infection and usually last 4 to 7 days, the agency notes. Rarely, Salmonella infection can lead to other health problems.
Tips to avoid Salmonella infection
Washing your hands, safely preparing and storing food, and being mindful while swimming, traveling, and playing with animals are all ways to help prevent Salmonella infection, according to the CDC.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: These products sold at Kroger, Target recalled over Salmonella risk
