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Salsa Roja Medium recall
Summary
Taylor Fresh Foods Inc is recalling Salsa Roja Medium. Ingredients (food). According to the FDA report, the reason is: Potential contamination with Salmonella. The FDA rated this a Class I: most serious: there is a reasonable chance the product could cause serious health problems or death. Recall status: Ongoing.
Understanding this recall
What happened
Taylor Fresh Foods (Taylor Farms) is recalling Salsa Roja Medium, one of a large group of fresh salsas, dips, salads and ready-to-eat foods, because of potential Salmonella contamination.
Why it matters
Salmonella bacteria can cause salmonellosis, with diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps that usually start 6 hours to 6 days after exposure. Most people recover within a week, but young children, adults 65 and older, pregnant people and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to become seriously ill. Foods eaten raw or uncooked, like fresh peppers, salsa, sprouts and powders, can't be made safe by the consumer. Many of these items contain raw jalapeño or other fresh vegetables and are meant to be eaten without cooking.
Who should pay attention
Shoppers and food-service customers in the states listed below who bought ready-to-eat salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, dips, salads or sandwiches made by Taylor Farms.
Distribution in the FDA report: Domestic: AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NY, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, VT, WI, WV. Foreign: Not applicable.
How to check your product
Codes are listed by production facility. Find the facility code and date on the label and compare them with the codes below.
Codes listed by the FDA: Illinois: TFIC207, 8/7/2026; TFIC209, 8/9/2026; TFIC211, 8/11/2026. Texas: TFTX209, 8/9/2026; TFTX211, 8/11/2026; TFTX213U11, 8/13/2026; TFTX216, 8/16/2026.
Based only on the FDA enforcement record plus general public-health background on this type of hazard. Not medical advice; if you have symptoms or concerns, contact a doctor or pharmacist.
Details from the FDA report
- Product
- Salsa Roja Medium. Ingredients: Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes in Juice (***), Yellow Onion, Jalapeno Peppers, Arbol Chile Water Mix (***), Cilantro, Garlic, Salt, Ground Cumin. Net Wt: 12 oz. Keep Refrigerated. Distributed By: Taylor Farms Inc., Salinas, CA 93902. UPC: 030223075646
- Reason
- Potential contamination with Salmonella.
- Lot / code info
- Illinois: TFIC207, 8/7/2026; TFIC209, 8/9/2026; TFIC211, 8/11/2026. Texas: TFTX209, 8/9/2026; TFTX211, 8/11/2026; TFTX213U11, 8/13/2026; TFTX216, 8/16/2026.
- Quantity
- Illinois: 2,760 units; Texas: 2,040 units
- Distribution
- Domestic: AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NY, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, VT, WI, WV. Foreign: Not applicable.
- Recalling company
- Taylor Fresh Foods Inc, Salinas, CA United States
- Recall started
- August 7, 2026
- FDA report date
- September 23, 2026
- Classification
- Class I: Most serious: there is a reasonable chance the product could cause serious health problems or death.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall number
- H-1361-2026
What to do
- Check whether you have this product, and compare the lot numbers, codes, or dates on your package with the codes listed above.
- If it matches, stop using it and keep it away from children and pets.
- Contact the recalling company (Taylor Fresh Foods Inc) or the store where you bought it about returns or refunds.
- If you think the product made you or someone else sick, contact a doctor or pharmacist. In an emergency call 911.
- You can report problems to the FDA via MedWatch.