Hardie’s Fresh Foods Recalls Jalapeños Over Possible Salmonella Contamination

HOUSTON, Texas (August 12, 2026). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that Dairyland Produce LLC, doing business as Hardie’s Fresh Foods, is recalling jalapeño peppers over possible Salmonella contamination.

According to the FDA, the recalled jalapeños were repacked by Hardie’s Fresh Foods and distributed to two Costco locations in Texas. Following the recall, the company stopped production and distribution of the affected product.

Hardie’s Fresh Foods recall: quick summary

Specifically, the recall covers five-pound bags of jalapeño peppers identified by seven lot codes and five production dates. Additionally, the affected peppers were distributed to Costco stores in Stafford and Dallas, Texas.

As a precaution, consumers should not consume affected jalapeños and should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. So far, the recall notice does not report any illnesses specifically associated with these products.

What happened?

According to the FDA notice, Dairyland Produce LLC issued the recall on August 12 because the jalapeños may contain Salmonella.

Specifically, Hardie’s Fresh Foods repacked the affected peppers before distributing them to two Costco locations in Stafford and Dallas, Texas. Following the recall, the company stopped production and distribution of the product.

Additionally, consumers can identify the affected jalapeños by seven lot codes printed on labels attached to clear plastic bags. The corresponding production dates range from July 11 through July 22, 2026.

In its announcement, the company said the peppers have the “potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.” As a precaution, consumers should return affected products to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Affected products

Product	Size	Lot codes	Production dates	Affected area
Pepper Jalapeño	5 lb	X2741775, X2741859, X2744163, X2744706, X2746349, X2746490, X2748743	July 11, 15, 16, 18, and 22, 2026	Stafford and Dallas, Texas

What caused the issue?

According to the FDA notice, the jalapeños may contain Salmonella, a bacterium that can cause serious foodborne illness. Typically, Salmonella infection can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, while diarrhea may sometimes be bloody.

Moreover, young children, older adults, frail people, and those with weakened immune systems face a greater risk of serious infection. In rare cases, the bacteria can enter the bloodstream and cause more severe conditions, including arterial infections, endocarditis, and arthritis.

However, the FDA notice does not explain how the potential contamination was discovered. So far, the notice does not report illnesses specifically associated with the recalled Hardie’s Fresh Foods jalapeños.

Food safety insight

“Repacking fresh produce creates a critical traceability point because the connection between the original product and the new package needs to remain intact,” said Krizella Pascua, Food Safety Specialist at Source86.

“For jalapeños moving through a repacking operation, records should connect each incoming lot with the new package, production date, and destination. That continuity allows teams to identify where affected peppers went and avoid pulling unrelated inventory when a food safety concern emerges.”

Here’s what you should do

Consumers who purchased the recalled jalapeños should:

• Check whether the product is a five-pound bag of jalapeño peppers.
• Look for the lot code on the label attached to the clear plastic bag.
• Compare the code with the seven affected lot codes listed in the recall.
• Check for production dates July 11, July 15, July 16, July 18, or July 22, 2026.
• Do not consume jalapeños that match the recall information.
• Return affected products to the place of purchase for a full refund.
• Contact a healthcare provider if concerning symptoms develop after consuming the recalled product.

Consumer contact

• Phone: 1 281 697 7067
• Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST

Behind the brand

Hardie’s Fresh Foods traces its history to 1943, when John Hardie began operating a single delivery truck in Dallas. Since then, the company has grown into a fresh food distributor serving customers across Texas.

Today, Hardie’s operates distribution centers in Austin, Dallas, and Houston. Its services include fresh produce distribution, fresh cut products, custom processing, and food service supply.

Additionally, the company says its food safety program includes supplier requirements, temperature monitoring, quality inspections, traceability, and routine recall exercises. Following the current recall, Hardie’s stopped production and distribution of the affected jalapeños.

Other relevant recalls

Other Source86 coverage highlights recent recalls involving jalapeños and possible Salmonella contamination:

• NatureBest and The Hampton Grocer Recall Jalapeño Products and Granola Over Salmonella Risk
• Taylor Fresh Foods Recalls Jalapeño Products Over Possible Salmonella Contamination
• Salata Recalls Jalapeno Avocado Dressing Over Possible Salmonella Contamination
• Whole Foods Market Recalls Salsas, Guacamole, and Prepared Foods Over Possible Salmonella Contamination

Regulatory context

The Hardie’s recall comes as federal and state health officials investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Javiana infections involving fresh jalapeños. As part of that investigation, the FDA linked the broader outbreak to jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico, distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors.

Since then, several businesses have recalled jalapeños or foods containing them. However, the Hardie’s recall notice does not state that its peppers came from Coast Citrus Distributors or explicitly connect them to the outbreak.

More broadly, these recent recalls show how a fresh produce safety concern can affect multiple stages of the food supply chain. Therefore, accurate lot records are especially important when companies repack or process incoming produce.

Ensuring safe eats

Ultimately, the Hardie’s Fresh Foods recall highlights the importance of traceability when fresh produce moves through repacking and distribution. Clear lot records, supplier controls, and accurate production records can help companies identify affected inventory and respond quickly to potential contamination concerns.

For now, consumers should check five-pound jalapeño bags for the affected lot codes and production dates. Anyone with recalled peppers should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Meanwhile, Source86 supports food companies through bulk ingredient sourcing, FSQA oversight, private label production, and supply chain management. Companies looking to strengthen sourcing, traceability, and food safety practices can contact the Source86 team for additional support.

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