The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·H-1362-2026·Announced 2026-09-23

Taylor Fresh Foods Recalls Salsa Verde Mild Due to Salmonella Risk

Taylor Fresh Foods is recalling Salsa Verde Mild due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed in 27 U.S. states.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Additionally, Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Taylor Fresh Foods Inc is recalling specific lots of Salsa Verde Mild due to the potential for contamination with Salmonella. The product is a 12-ounce refrigerated salsa containing whole tomatillos, roasted poblano chile, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, serrano pepper, garlic, and salt. It is distributed by Taylor Farms Inc in Salinas, California.

The recall affects specific production codes distributed in Illinois and Texas, with shipments reaching 27 states across the United States, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. No foreign distribution is reported.

Consumers who have purchased the affected product should check their refrigerators for the specific production codes and dates listed in the official recall notice. If the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. The recall is being conducted to prevent potential illness from Salmonella contamination.

The recalled product

Product
Salsa Verde Mild. Ingredients: Whole Tomatillos (***), Roasted Poblano Chile, Jalapeno Pepper, Cilantro, Serrano Pepper, Garlic, Salt. Net Wt: 12 oz. Keep Refrigerated. Distributed By: Taylor Farms Inc., Salinas, CA 93902. UPC: 030223075639

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (12)

  • Illinois: TFIC207
  • 8/7/2026
  • TFIC209
  • 8/9/2026
  • TFIC211
  • 8/11/2026. Texas: TFTX209U11
  • TFTX211
  • 8/11/2026
  • TFTX213U11
  • 8/13/2026
  • TFTX216
  • 8/16/2026.

Distribution