Albertsons Companies says it is voluntarily recalling four ready-to-eat products that contain jalapeños supplied by Taylor Farms, including items sold in Texas at Randalls stores.
The company urged customers who purchased the recalled items not to eat them.
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On Saturday, Albertsons said the products were pulled after a supplier-initiated recall involving Taylor Farms. Albertsons said the jalapeños in the items were recalled through Taylor Farms’ distributor Direct Roots because the ingredient was connected through the supply chain to an ongoing federal investigation involving jalapeños distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors.
Which products were sold in Texas
Albertsons said these two ready-to-eat items were sold in Texas (including at Randalls) and are part of the recall:
- Roasted Corn Maque Choux Salad (Ready-to-eat) — UPC 29479400000 — sell-thru dates Aug. 3–Aug. 10, 2026
- ReadyMeals Roasted Corn Maque Choux Salad (Ready-to-eat) — UPC 29479500000 — sell-thru dates Aug. 3–Aug. 10, 2026
The company said shoppers should dispose of the products or return them to the store for a full refund.
Two additional salsa items were also recalled, but Albertsons said those were sold at Jewel-Osco stores in Iowa, Illinois and Indiana.
The FDA says it is investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Javiana infections linked to recalled fresh jalapeños that were traced back to a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, and distributed in the U.S. by Coast Citrus Distributors.
As of early August, the FDA said 345 illnesses across 27 states — including Texas — had been reported, with 36 people hospitalized and no deaths reported. The FDA says most interviewed patients reported eating at Mexican-style restaurants during the time period investigators are reviewing, and the agency has advised consumers and food-service businesses not to eat, serve or sell recalled peppers.
Albertsons’ notice points to Taylor Farms as the supplier for the jalapeño-containing products being recalled at its stores. The recall also comes as customers nationwide have been paying closer attention to produce-related outbreaks this summer. The Associated Press reported that Sweetgreen recently removed jalapeños from its menu and saw sales drop amid broader concerns about fresh produce, following a separate cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce.
Symptoms to watch for
Health officials said salmonella can cause symptoms including fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. The FDA says illness often begins 12 to 72 hours after exposure and typically lasts four to seven days. Young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems face a higher risk of severe illness.
Anyone who believes they may be sick should contact a health care provider.