Grocery store recalls continue to plague South Carolina shoppers

Multiple recalls are still plaguing South Carolina grocery shoppers.

Consumers have been urged to check their kitchens, refrigerators and freezers for items like Taylor Farms lettuce, jalapeño distribution by Coast Citrus Distributors, and Publix GreenWise frozen berries, according to the United States Food and Drug Administration.

These products were sold nationwide at major grocery chains, including Walmart, Kroger, Whole Foods, and Target, as well as Publix supermarkets.

Health officials advise residents not to consume or feed pets the recalled items and return or discard them immediately.

Is Taylor Farms lettuce still under recall?

The ongoing Taylor Farms major produce recall is tied to multi‑state contamination outbreaks, according to the United States Food and Drug Administration.

As of Aug. 27, federal alerts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and FDA confirm that iceberg lettuce sold under Walmart’s Marketside brand is linked to cyclospora parasites.

It resulted in a recall of “Iceberg Salad” (12‑oz, 24‑oz) and “Shredded Lettuce” (8‑oz, 16‑oz) with Best If Used By dates from July 18 to Aug. 3, in more than 30 states and sold at select Walmart locations and restaurants.

Stores across South Carolina are no longer expected to carry the recalled Taylor Farms lettuce, as all best‑by dates have passed and the affected products should be off shelves and out of restaurant supply chains.

The recall has been unfolding for weeks, beginning July 17, and remains ongoing as federal agencies continue to track the spread of the illness.

It is tied to a multistate cyclospora outbreak that is still under active investigation, with 17,180 infections, 922 hospitalizations, and two linked deaths reported so far, according to an Aug. 24 CDC report.

Jalapeño pepper recall

South Carolina is among 25 states impacted by jalapeño peppers believed to be linked to a salmonella outbreak.

According to the FDA, recalls began Aug. 21 after distribution by Coast Citrus Distributors in Sinaloa, Mexico.

The FDA has confirmed the peppers were sold to wholesalers and restaurants nationwide, sparking recalls of both raw jalapeños and products made with them.

Major chains were affected, including Chipotle, which reportedly switched suppliers on July 20.

Additionally, QDOBA stopped serving jalapeños on July 28, as the contamination probe widened.

The recall list continues to expand as companies that process or repackage jalapeños.

Since Aug. 8, major retailers and food brands have pulled off finished products ranging from dips and dressings to pico de gallo and stuffed mushrooms.

The recalls include:

Whole Foods Market: dips, salsa, guacamole, and more (Aug. 12)

Dairyland Produce LLC: PEPPER JALAPENO 5# (Aug. 12)

Salata Dressings: Jalapeño Avocado Dressing (Aug. 11)

Trader Joe’s: Freshness Guaranteed: dips, salsas, guacamole, and more (Aug. 9).

NatureBest, H‑E‑B: pico de gallo, stuffed mushrooms, soup mix (Aug. 8)

The salmonella outbreak tied to recalled jalapeños remains ongoing.

Publix frozen blueberries and mixed berries recall

Publix shoppers across South Carolina are being urged to check their freezers after a widening recall of GreenWise frozen berries due to E. coli.

The first alert came on July 3, when Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. pulled a single lot of GreenWise Organic Frozen Blueberries 10‑oz and 48‑oz packages marked with lot code 60401 and a best by date of Feb. 9, 2028, according to the USDA.

On July 29, it expanded the recall to all GreenWise Organic Frozen Whole Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries products shipped to stores in eight states, including South Carolina.

The investigation remains ongoing as of Aug. 27. Federal health officials warn that E. coli infections tied to recalled berries can surface days after exposure.

What should consumers do if they have recalled products

If you discover a recalled product, do not eat or serve it. Instead, return it to the store for a refund or discard it safely.

Sanitize any surfaces the product may have touched to prevent cross‑contamination.

Federal health officials stress that following these steps is the most effective way to protect households from foodborne illness tied to ongoing recalls.

Travis Jacque Rose is the trending news reporter for the Greenville News, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at trose@gannett.com.

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