PUBLISHED Aug 21, 2026, 9:54 AM ET
The Food and Drug Administration has elevated a Whole Foods guacamole and dips recall to its highest risk level, "Class I," over potential Salmonella contamination. The designation, applied to approximately 13,000 units, indicates there is a reasonable probability that consuming the products could cause serious health consequences or death . The affected items, including Whole Foods Mild Guacamole Dip, Spicy Guacamole Dip No Tomatoes, and Roasted Corn Guacamole Dip, contain jalapeños sourced from Coast Citrus Distributors, a supplier linked to a multistate Salmonella outbreak . Federal investigators have identified a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, as the potential source . Whole Foods has pulled the products from shelves and is offering refunds . The FDA continues to investigate the outbreak, which has been linked to hundreds of illnesses across the U.S. .
By James Porter | JQJO News
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Whole Foods Market announced a recall of select products containing potentially Salmonella-contaminated jalapeños. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/whole-foods-market-announces-recall-select-salsas-guacamole-pico-de-gallo-and-prepared-foods
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