FOOD RECALL — COMMUNITY & ACCESS
Check the refrigerator and freezer. Three recalled jalapeño products were distributed in New York.
The FDA and CDC are investigating an ongoing Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico. The New York list is short and specific: two Hannaford items and one pico de gallo sold through Hannaford and Stop & Shop.
What to do now
- Check the exact item: match the product, size, UPC and best-if-used-by date below.
- Do not eat it: throw a recalled item away or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
- Clean afterward: wash containers, refrigerator or freezer surfaces, counters and utensils that may have touched the food with hot soapy water or in a dishwasher.
- Get medical help when needed: call a healthcare provider for bloody diarrhea, a fever above 102°F with diarrhea, diarrhea lasting more than two days without improvement, repeated vomiting that prevents fluids, or signs of dehydration.
The three New York products
The August 9 Taylor Fresh Foods recall identifies these finished products as distributed to New York retail distribution centers:
- Hannaford diced jalapeños, 3.75 ounces — UPC 030223082712; best-if-used-by dates August 7 through August 14, 2026.
- Hannaford rice and bean burrito, 12.5 ounces — UPC 030223082736; best-if-used-by dates August 7 through August 11, 2026.
- Stop & Shop / Hannaford pico de gallo salsa, 7 ounces — UPC 688267575778; best-if-used-by dates August 7 through August 14, 2026.
The dates have passed, so these refrigerated products should not still be on sale. The remaining household check is for a forgotten package or anything someone froze. FDA separately instructs consumers to discard recalled jalapeños that were frozen. See the FDA product table and photos ↗
What is confirmed—and what is not
The recalled products were made with jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico, distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors. FDA says the broader outbreak remained under investigation as of August 21. CDC reported 431 illnesses and 57 hospitalizations in 32 states, with no deaths; New Jersey and Pennsylvania were among states reporting cases, while New York was not on the case list.
That case count belongs to the broader jalapeño outbreak. It should not be read as 431 illnesses caused by the three finished New York products. Taylor Fresh Foods said on August 9 that it was not aware of illnesses linked to its recalled finished products.
The Rockland Edit has not confirmed that any of these items was stocked or sold in Rockland County. FDA’s record establishes New York distribution, not a Rockland store-level sale. That limitation is why the useful local action is to match the label—not to assume every jalapeño, salsa or burrito is affected.
When symptoms need a call
Salmonella symptoms usually begin six hours to six days after exposure and commonly include diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. Most people recover in four to seven days, but children younger than 5, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to develop severe illness. Read CDC’s outbreak guidance ↗
The useful version: check for the three exact New York products, especially in the freezer. If the product, UPC and date match, do not eat it. Discard or return it, clean what it touched, and call a healthcare provider for CDC’s urgent warning signs.
Sources: U.S. Food and Drug Administration outbreak advisory updated August 21, 2026; Taylor Fresh Foods recall dated August 9, 2026; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention outbreak guidance updated August 21, 2026. Records checked August 29, 2026, at approximately 3:51 a.m. EDT. The Rockland Edit did not independently verify a Rockland County sale or illness.