Major Food Recall Expands to Trader Joe’s, Walmart, Target & More as 345 People Get Sick A large-scale food recall has expanded to include major retailers such as Trader Joe’s, Walmart, Target, and others after 345 people fell ill and 36 were hospitalized due to Salmonella contamination in jalapeños. The affected products, linked to Taylor Farms and its subsidiary Taylor Fresh Foods, were distributed across 27 states and have been pulled from store shelves following an ongoing outbreak investigation. The recall began after an initial report of 110 illnesses tied to jalapeños sold at Chipotle locations in Minnesota. Qdoba restaurants also removed the product from their menus as a precaution. While the FDA currently does not consider the risk to be ongoing, the situation escalated as the number of confirmed cases rose. The contaminated jalapeños, grown in Sinaloa, Mexico, were supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors, a company that distributes products to Taylor Farms. The affected products include a wide range of items containing the contaminated jalapeños, such as diced jalapeños, rice and bean burritos, spicy dips, pico de gallo salsas, and taco dips. These products were sold at retailers including Hannaford, Kroger, Stop and Shop, Target, Whole Foods, and Walmart. Specific UPC codes and expiration dates are listed for each item to help consumers identify and discard the recalled products. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert, warning that meat and poultry products containing FDA-regulated jalapeños may also be contaminated. The outbreak investigation revealed that illnesses began as early as June 19, 2026, and continued through July 20, 2026.#chipotle #taylor_farms #taylor_fresh_foods #coast_citrus_distributors #qdoba
Cinco de Mayo 2026: Restaurants Offer Deals and Promotions for Celebrations Cinco de Mayo, celebrated annually on May 5, is a popular occasion in the United States for honoring Mexican-American heritage. This year, the date falls on a Tuesday, May 5, 2026, and restaurants across the country are offering special deals and promotions to mark the occasion. While the holiday is often mistaken for Mexican Independence Day, which occurs on September 16, it actually commemorates the Battle of Puebla in 1862. During this historic event, the Mexican Army defeated the Second French Empire, led by Napoleon III, in a significant victory that was celebrated widely in both Mexico and the U.S., which was then in the midst of the Civil War. The 2026 celebrations include a variety of food and drink discounts, free items, and limited-time offers from major chains. Chipotle is offering free chips and queso Blanco or chips and guacamole with any entrée purchase on May 5 using the code CINCO26 via its app or website. Taco Bell is providing free Crunchwrap Supreme meals to Grubhub+ members who spend at least $20 on orders placed between May 4 and May 10. Non-members can join Grubhub+ for 99 cents a month for six months, with the discount available exclusively during May. Chuy’s is running multiple promotions from May 4 to May 5, including $6 House 'Ritas (regular size) or $9 Grande 'Ritas (with a keepsake cup), $1 off Mexican beers, and $5 Queso Bowl options featuring its signature Compuesto, Lil’ Chuy Gooey, or Boom-Boom Pow recipes. 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes locations are offering buy-one-get-one-free burritos on May 5, along with a limited-time Walking Taco served in a chip bag for $6. A $3 wine-based frozen margarita in Classic Lime, Strawberry, or Strawberry Lime Swirl flavors is also available, with larger sizes priced at $10.#7_eleven #cinco_de_mayo_2026 #chipotle #taco_bell #chuy_s
