Taylor Farms Recalls Jalapeño Products Amid Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Association
Taylor Farms, a food producer associated with a cyclosporiasis outbreak, is voluntarily removing over a dozen jalapeño products from grocery store shelves nationwide.
San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, August 9, 2026 —
Taylor Farms is initiating a voluntary recall of more than a dozen jalapeño products from grocery store shelves across the United States. The decision comes as the food producer is associated with a recent cyclosporiasis outbreak.
The specific number of affected products exceeds a dozen, though the exact product list and distribution details were not immediately available. The company is taking this action proactively to ensure consumer safety.
Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. According to health authorities, individuals infected with the parasite may experience frequent, sometimes abrupt, bowel movements with a possible increase in fluid loss. Other common symptoms include loss of appetite, weight loss, stomach cramps, bloating, increased gas, nausea, fatigue, and possibly vomiting. In some cases, some of the symptoms may be chronic and could lead to malaise and fatigue. Less common are symptoms like joint pain, rash, fever, and swallowing difficulties.
The recall affects products sold nationwide. Consumers who may have purchased any of the recalled jalapeño products are advised to check their packaging and discard the items or return them to the place of purchase.
Information regarding the specific cause or timeline of the association between Taylor Farms’ products and the outbreak was not provided in the summary. Further details on the affected products and the scope of the recall are expected to be released.
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