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16 products recalled in Texas amid Taylor Farms salmonella concerns - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

16 products recalled in Texas amid Taylor Farms salmonella concerns - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Sixteen different jalapeo products found in Texas stores, including many familiar to Lubbock shoppers, face a recall due to potential salmonella contamination.

This widespread recall covers a variety of ready-to-eat foods that contain the suspect jalapeos. This news directly impacts anyone in Tech Terrace or Raintree who recently bought fresh produce or pre-made meals for their weekly groceries. Local grocery runs, perhaps to United Supermarkets or H-E-B on the Marsha Sharp Freeway, might have unknowingly included these affected items.

Shoppers who purchased products containing jalapeos should carefully check their packaging for Taylor Farms branding and specific product codes. Illness from salmonella can be quite serious, causing fever, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. This prompts an immediate safety measure: discard recalled items or return them for a full refund. A small ingredient sourced from far away can quickly put countless dinner plates at risk across the country.

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