Salmonella Concerns Prompt Widespread Food Recalls Involving Jalapeños
WHO:
CBS News - U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
CBS News - U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
WMUR - Hannaford Supermarkets
ABC7 Chicago - Jewel-Osco
CBS News - Coast Citrus Distributors
CBS News - Taylor Farms
WHAT:
[11:37 PM EDT] - CBS News - Albertsons announced a voluntary recall of four items containing jalapeños, specifically salsa and corn salad, supplied by Taylor Farms.
[11:37 PM EDT] - CBS News - Data from the CDC indicated that 93% of 191 interviewed patients reported eating at a Mexican-style restaurant before becoming ill, including popular chains Chipotle and Qdoba.
CBS News - A public health alert was issued for meat products containing jalapeños linked to a salmonella outbreak.
CBS News - The outbreak has sickened at least 345 people, with 36 hospitalized.
CBS News - 18 products have been recalled, including brands such as Taylor Farms, Ready Meals, Meal Simple, Higher Harvest, and Deli Kitchen.
WMUR - Hannaford recalled select deli and produce products due to potential salmonella contamination.
WMUR - Specific recalled items include various burritos and salsas with best-by dates ranging from August 7, 2026, to August 12, 2026.
ABC7 Chicago - Jewel-Osco recalled two fresh salsa products due to possible salmonella contamination.
WHERE:
CBS News - The salmonella outbreak has affected at least 27 states, with Minnesota reporting at least 110 confirmed cases.
WMUR - Hannaford Supermarkets operates in various locations, recalling products from its shelves.
ABC7 Chicago - Jewel-Osco is located in Chicago, Illinois.
WHEN:
CBS News - The first illnesses in the salmonella outbreak were reported in mid-June.
CBS News - As of August 5, 2026, the outbreak had sickened at least 345 people.
WMUR - The best-by dates for recalled products range from August 7, 2026, to August 12, 2026.
WMUR - Diced Jalapeños have best-by dates of August 9, 2026, and August 12, 2026.
WMUR - Pico de Gallo Salsa has best-by dates of August 9, 2026, to August 12, 2026.
WHY:
CBS News - The USDA issued the alert after discovering that multiple establishments received a recalled ingredient linked to the outbreak.
WMUR - Hannaford's recall was initiated "out of an abundance of caution" due to the broader recall by Coast Citrus Distributors.
HOW:
[11:37 PM EDT] - ABC7 Chicago - Jewel-Osco's recall includes Chefs Kitchen Fresh Salsa and Ready Meals Fresh Salsa, both containing jalapeños linked to the ongoing FDA recall involving Coast Citrus Distributors.
CBS News - The USDA released a list of impacted products and stated that additional downstream products may be identified as the recall progresses.
WMUR - Hannaford removed all impacted products from their shelves and advised customers to return them for a full refund.
ABC7 Chicago - Jewel-Osco advised customers to throw away or return recalled products for a full refund.
(UPDATED August 9, 2026 16:04 UTC)
Albertsons has announced a voluntary recall of four items containing jalapeños, including salsa and corn salad supplied by Taylor Farms. In related news, data from the CDC shows that 93% of 191 interviewed patients reported eating at a Mexican-style restaurant, with popular chains like Chipotle and Qdoba mentioned. Additionally, Jewel-Osco's recall includes Chefs Kitchen Fresh Salsa and Ready Meals Fresh Salsa, both linked to the ongoing FDA recall involving Coast Citrus Distributors.
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(UPDATED August 9, 2026 04:58 UTC)
A public health alert has been issued for meat products containing jalapeños linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 345 people, with 36 hospitalized across 27 states, including 110 confirmed cases in Minnesota. Recalled products include items from brands such as Taylor Farms and Hannaford Supermarkets, with specific products like burritos and salsas having best-by dates ranging from August 7, 2026, to August 12, 2026. Both Hannaford and Jewel-Osco have removed affected products from their shelves and are advising customers to return them for a full refund.