MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Salmonella-Linked Pico de Gallo Recalled From Minnesota Walmart Stores

Minnesota consumers are being advised to check for recalled 10-ounce containers of Walmart’s Freshness Guaranteed mild and hot pico de gallo amid a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (August 11, 2026) Minnesota consumers are being warned not to eat certain containers of Walmart’s Freshness Guaranteed pico de gallo after jalapeño peppers associated with a multistate salmonella outbreak were used in recalled retail products.

The affected products are 10-ounce containers of Freshness Guaranteed mild pico de gallo and hot pico de gallo sold at Walmart.

The recalled jalapeños and associated products were distributed by Taylor Fresh Foods and carry “best if used by” dates extending through August 16, 2026, according to information attributed to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Although recalled products containing the peppers were sent to several national retailers, Walmart was identified as the chain that received affected retail products in Minnesota.

Consumers should not eat the recalled pico de gallo. The product should be discarded or returned to the store in accordance with the retailer’s instructions. Refrigerators, containers and surfaces that came into contact with the product should be cleaned.

Minnesota reports 121 illnesses

The CDC reported 345 cases nationally in its August 5 update, including 110 cases each in Minnesota and Colorado.

The Minnesota Department of Health subsequently told Bring Me The News that the state’s total had increased to 121 cases.

Twenty percent of Minnesota patients were reportedly hospitalized. State health officials said 87 percent of patients who provided relevant information reported eating at Chipotle between June 14 and July 18.

The retailer recall represents a separate exposure concern because affected peppers were also incorporated into packaged grocery products.

Taylor Fresh Foods said it was not aware of illnesses linked specifically to the affected retail products it distributed.

That distinction is important. The recall is a preventive public-health action involving products that may contain contaminated peppers. It does not mean every person who purchased or consumed the pico de gallo became sick.

Symptoms and medical guidance

Salmonella symptoms commonly include diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps. Symptoms usually begin between six hours and six days after exposure.

Most people recover within four to seven days without specialized treatment. Young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems face a greater risk of severe illness.

Consumers should contact a medical provider if they experience severe symptoms, including prolonged diarrhea, a high fever, signs of dehydration or bloody diarrhea.

People who still possess the product should preserve its packaging information if they become ill, because health investigators may need the lot number, use-by date, store location and purchase date.

Consumers can follow continuing recall updates through the FDA and CDC websites.

Recall and health information:

• U.S. Food and Drug Administration Recalls
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Salmonella Information
• Minnesota Department of Health
• Local report on the Minnesota distribution

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