Whole Foods Market Recalls Salsas, Guacamole, and Prepared Foods Over Possible Salmonella Contamination

AUSTIN, Texas (August 12, 2026). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that Whole Foods Market is recalling select products containing jalapeños because of possible Salmonella contamination.

Specifically, the recall covers guacamole, salsa, pico de gallo, dips, and other prepared foods that Whole Foods Market sold online and in stores across 12 states. So far, the company has not reported any illnesses connected to these products.

Whole Foods Market recall: quick summary

Whole Foods Market recalled select Produce and Prepared Foods products made with jalapeños supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors. Currently, federal regulators are investigating the supplier’s fresh jalapeños as part of an ongoing multistate Salmonella outbreak.

Overall, Whole Foods Market sold the affected products in 12 states with Best Before or Best By dates from August 7 through August 16, 2026. Therefore, customers should not consume affected products and can return them with a valid receipt for a full refund.

What happened?

According to the FDA, Whole Foods Market announced the recall on August 12 after Coast Citrus Distributors recalled fresh jalapeños connected to an ongoing Salmonella outbreak investigation.

Meanwhile, the FDA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to fresh jalapeños. As part of the investigation, regulators identified a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, that supplies Coast Citrus Distributors as the likely source of the outbreak.

As a result, Whole Foods Market recalled select products containing the affected jalapeños from its Produce and Prepared Foods departments. Specifically, the company offered these products online and at stores across 12 states.

Additionally, the FDA notice states that the recalled products have Best Before or Best By dates between August 7 and August 16. So far, the company has reported no illnesses specifically connected to these recalled Whole Foods Market products.

Therefore, the FDA advised customers who purchased affected products that they “should not consume them.” Instead, customers can discard the products or bring a valid receipt to a Whole Foods Market store for a refund.

Affected products

Product	PLU codes	Best Before or Best By dates	Affected states
Mild Guacamole Dip	21211600000, 21501700000, 25705700000, 25926000000, 25054100000	8/7/2026 to 8/12/2026	TX, OK, LA, AR, WI, MI, IL, IN, IA, MO, KY, OH
Mild Guacamole Dip No Tomatoes	24293900000, 25745000000, 24367500000, 25658600000	8/7/2026 to 8/12/2026	TX, OK, LA, AR, WI, MI, IL, IN, IA, MO, KY, OH
Spicy Guacamole Dip No Tomatoes	25745200000, 28432400000, 23501500000, 25744900000	8/7/2026 to 8/12/2026	TX, OK, LA, AR, WI, MI, IL, IN, IA, MO, KY, OH
Medium Pico de Gallo Guacamole Dip	29802800000	8/7/2026 to 8/12/2026	TX, OK, LA, AR, WI, MI, IL, IN, IA, MO, KY, OH
Pomegranate Guacamole Dip	27908100000, 27908500000	8/7/2026 to 8/12/2026	TX, OK, LA, AR, WI, MI, IL, IN, IA, MO, KY, OH
Roasted Corn Guacamole Dip	27132500000, 24075300000, 29956000000, 29533500000	8/7/2026 to 8/12/2026	TX, OK, LA, AR, WI, MI, IL, IN, IA, MO, KY, OH
Spicy Guacamole Dip	21212000000, 21211900000, 25138200000	8/7/2026 to 8/12/2026	TX, OK, LA, AR, WI, MI, IL, IN, IA, MO, KY, OH
Dip Trio	25926000000, 85001178876, 26383300000	8/7/2026 to 8/12/2026	TX, OK, LA, AR, WI, MI, IL, IN, IA, MO, KY, OH
Salsa, Heirloom Tomato	22860200000, 24091700000, 25024800000, 46000049560, 29648100000, 29648700000, 24118800000	8/9/2026 to 8/14/2026	TX, OK, LA, AR, WI, MI, IL, IN, IA, MO, KY, OH
Mango Pineapple Salsa	21195900000, 46000040275, 27578600000, 25867600000	8/9/2026 to 8/14/2026	TX, OK, LA, AR, WI, MI, IL, IN, IA, MO, KY, OH

What caused the issue?

According to the FDA notice, Coast Citrus Distributors supplied fresh jalapeños associated with a multistate Salmonella outbreak. During its traceback investigation, the FDA identified a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, as the likely source.

As a result, Coast Citrus Distributors recalled the remaining affected jalapeños and stopped importing from the grower. Consequently, Whole Foods Market recalled prepared foods that contained the implicated jalapeños.

Generally, Salmonella infection can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In particular, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face a greater risk of serious illness.

Overall, the broader outbreak has caused 345 illnesses and 36 hospitalizations across 27 states, with no reported deaths. However, Whole Foods Market has reported no illnesses specifically connected to its recalled products.

Food safety insight

“When one fresh ingredient is used across multiple ready to eat recipes, a supplier level food safety concern can quickly affect many finished products,” said Krizella Pascua, Food Safety Specialist at Source86.

“Strong ingredient traceability allows FSQA teams to identify which recipes, production lots, and locations received the affected ingredient. That visibility can help companies remove impacted products faster while limiting unnecessary disruption to unaffected inventory.”

Here’s what you should do

Consumers with products included in the Whole Foods Market recall should:

• Do not consume products matching the recalled product name, PLU code, and date information.
• Check packaging or labels for the product name, PLU code, and Best Before or Best By date.
• Pay particular attention to guacamole, salsa, pico de gallo, dips, and prepared foods containing fresh jalapeños.
• Discard affected products or bring a valid receipt to any Whole Foods Market store for a full refund.
• Do not use appearance, smell, or taste to determine whether a recalled product is safe.
• Clean and sanitize surfaces or containers that may have contacted recalled food.
• Contact a healthcare provider if you develop symptoms of Salmonella infection after consuming an affected product.

Consumer contact

• Phone: 1 844 936 8255
• Monday through Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. CST
• Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Refunds: Available at Whole Foods Market stores with a valid receipt

Behind the brand

Whole Foods Market was founded in Austin, Texas, in 1980 and began with a single store staffed by 19 employees. Today, the natural and organic foods retailer operates more than 550 stores across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Additionally, the company is part of Amazon’s Worldwide Grocery Stores and sells products through physical stores and online channels. In this case, the recall affects products from its Produce and Prepared Foods departments.

Meanwhile, Whole Foods Market advised customers not to consume the affected products. Instead, customers can discard them or bring a valid receipt to a store for a full refund.

Other relevant recalls

Other recent Source86 coverage highlights how Salmonella concerns and supplier issues can result in recalls affecting finished consumer products:

• Taylor Fresh Foods Recalls Jalapeño Products Over Possible Salmonella Contamination
• Food To Live Recalls Green Powder Products Over Possible Salmonella Contamination
• Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter Recall Over Possible Salmonella Contamination

Regulatory context

Overall, the Whole Foods Market recall is one of several downstream actions connected to the ongoing federal investigation involving fresh jalapeños supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors.

According to the FDA, distributors, restaurants, retailers, and food service companies received affected jalapeños. As a result, the broad distribution shows how an upstream ingredient concern can extend across several food categories and sales channels.

Additionally, the investigation highlights the importance of traceback records for identifying the origin and movement of potentially contaminated ingredients. In particular, accurate supplier documentation can help companies determine which finished products require removal.

Ensuring safe eats

Ultimately, the Whole Foods Market recall demonstrates how one ingredient can connect an upstream food safety problem to numerous ready-to-eat products. Therefore, strong supplier verification, ingredient traceability, sanitation controls, and recall procedures can help companies respond quickly when these situations occur.

Meanwhile, consumers should check their Whole Foods Market products against the recall information and avoid consuming affected items. If identified, recalled products should be discarded or returned with a valid receipt for a full refund.

Beyond this recall, Source86 helps food companies strengthen bulk ingredient sourcing, supplier verification, FSQA oversight, private label production, and supply chain transparency. Together, these systems can improve visibility throughout the supply chain and support faster responses when food safety concerns emerge.

To learn more, contact Source86 to see how our team can support safer, more transparent food supply chains.

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