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Taylor Farms recalls jalapeño items over salmonella risk, amid ongoing scrutiny

From Jerusalem Post · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taylor Farms is voluntarily recalling prepared food items containing jalapeños due to potential salmonella contamination.
  • The recall follows a separate issue where US authorities linked lettuce from Mexico to the cyclospora parasite, prompting Taylor Farms to stop sourcing from a specific farmer.
  • The salmonella outbreak has sickened 345 people across 27 states, with investigations identifying restaurants like Chipotle and Qdoba as recipients of potentially contaminated jalapeños.

Taylor Farms is facing increased scrutiny following a voluntary recall of prepared food items containing jalapeños due to potential salmonella contamination. This recall comes just weeks after the company removed lettuce from Mexico, which US authorities linked to the cyclospora parasite.

Taylor Farms said on Sunday it was recalling prepared food items containing jalapeños from retailers over concerns about potential salmonella contamination, a few weeks after removing lettuce from Mexico that US authorities linked to the cyclospora parasite.

— REUTERSIntroduction of the recall and its timing relative to a previous issue.

The California-based supplier stated it initiated the recall after being notified that Coast Citrus Distributors was recalling fresh peppers. Taylor Farms has ceased sourcing from a farmer in Sinaloa, Mexico, identified as a potential source of the salmonella outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating the salmonella outbreak, which has resulted in 345 illnesses and 36 hospitalizations across 27 states.

Taylor Farms said it was no longer sourcing from a farmer in Sinaloa, Mexico, that was identified as the potential source of the salmonella outbreak.

— Taylor FarmsExplanation of the company's action to address the salmonella source.

Investigations have pointed to restaurants such as Chipotle Mexican Grill and Qdoba as having received jalapeños imported by Coast Citrus Distributors. Both chains have stopped using the peppers, and Coast Citrus has recalled its product. Taylor Farms has reported no illnesses linked to the recalled items, though salmonella infections can cause severe symptoms, particularly in vulnerable populations.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said earlier this week they were investigating the salmonella outbreak, which had sickened 345 people across 27 states and led to 36 hospitalizations.

— REUTERSDetails on the scope and impact of the salmonella outbreak.

The company was already under heightened scrutiny for a cyclosporiasis outbreak, which the FDA linked to Taylor Farms products from Central Mexico. While the company stated the FDA had not confirmed positive sample tests for cyclospora on its lettuce, Taylor Farms voluntarily suspended iceberg lettuce sourcing from central Mexico and initiated a safety review.

Taylor said it is unaware of any reported illnesses linked to the voluntarily recalled items.

— Taylor FarmsCompany statement regarding illnesses associated with the current recall.
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