Whole Foods Market recalled selected salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared foods made with jalapeños linked to an FDA and CDC Salmonella investigation. The products were sold in 12 states with best-before or best-by dates from August 7 through August 16.
The Bottom Line
Check refrigerated prepared foods bought online or from Whole Foods Produce and Prepared Foods departments in the affected states. Match the exact product and date to the FDA notice. Do not eat a confirmed match; follow the store’s return or disposal instructions. The recall does not apply to every salsa, guacamole or jalapeño product.
What is included
The August 12 company announcement covers selected products containing jalapeños supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors. Categories include dips, salsa, guacamole, pico de gallo and other prepared foods. Products were sold online and in stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky and Ohio.
The identified best-before or best-by window is August 7–16, 2026. Because the window has passed, many packages may already have been eaten or discarded. Still, unopened products, frozen leftovers, photographs, receipts and online order histories can help households identify a purchase.
| Check | Recall detail |
|---|---|
| Where sold | Online and Produce/Prepared Foods departments |
| States | TX, OK, LA, AR, WI, MI, IL, IN, IA, MO, KY, OH |
| Date window | Best Before/By 8/7/2026–8/16/2026 |
| Reason | Potential Salmonella contamination |
Your five-minute kitchen check
- Look in the refrigerator, freezer and recent trash or recycling for store-prepared foods.
- Check your digital receipt or order history for purchases in the affected states.
- Match the exact product description and date to the FDA table and product photos.
- Keep a possible match separated and do not taste it to test safety.
- Clean surfaces and containers that may have contacted the food, then wash hands.
What the health risk means
Salmonella infection can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Young children, adults 65 and older and people with weakened immune systems face greater risk of serious illness. Symptoms alone cannot confirm which food caused an illness.
If someone develops concerning symptoms after a possible exposure, contact a healthcare professional and mention the product and purchase date. Seek urgent help for severe symptoms or signs of dehydration. Keep the package or photographs when safe to do so because identifiers may help a clinician or public-health investigator.
Why the recall expanded beyond peppers
A recalled ingredient can be used in multiple recipes prepared at store or supplier facilities. That creates downstream products with different names even though the common ingredient is the same. The FDA announcement connects this action to a multistate investigation involving fresh jalapeños supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors; it does not mean every jalapeño nationwide is affected.
What to watch
Watch FDA’s outbreak page for updates to case counts, distribution and linked products. Also watch the company notice for any expansion of dates or items. If no exact match is listed, keep the official page and recheck if investigators update the scope.
Sources and methodology
American Media Press reviewed the FDA-posted Whole Foods Market announcement, the related FDA outbreak investigation and CDC’s Salmonella guidance. Consumers should use the FDA product table and photos for exact identification.
