Whole Foods Market Pulls 43 Prepared Food Products Across 12 States Over Expanding Salmonella Jalapeño Outbreak
Whole Foods Market has pulled multiple prepared food items containing fresh jalapeños following an emergency recall. The commercial action connects to a multi-state Salmonella Javiana outbreak that has sickened 345 individuals and caused 36 hospitalizations across 27 states, according to federal health data. Traceback investigations by the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified the contamination vector in wholesale jalapeño crops cultivated in Sinaloa, Mexico, and handled domestically by Coast Citrus Distributors. Downstream distributor Taylor Fresh Foods subsequently initiated a broad recall affecting pre-packaged salsas, dips, and ready-to-eat meals distributed to major grocery chains, including Walmart, Target, Kroger, and Whole Foods, with "Best If Used By" dates extending through August 16, 2026. Federal agencies advise consumers to discard affected goods or return them to retail locations for full refunds.
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention multi-state outbreak enforcement announcement issued August 5, 2026. https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/outbreaks/javiana-08-26/index.html
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