Boise, Idaho (October 2, 2026). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that WinCo Foods LLC is recalling Salsa Bean Dip Trays because they may contain recalled peperoncini linked to a potential pest inclusion concern.
According to the FDA, G.L. Mezzetta supplied the affected peperoncini, which WinCo Foods used as an ingredient in the bean dip trays. The company distributed the products through WinCo Foods stores in Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.
WinCo Foods recall: quick summary
WinCo Foods is recalling two Salsa Bean Dip Tray products that may contain recalled Mezzetta Golden Greek Peperoncini. Specifically, the recall covers the 54-ounce Salsa Bean Dip Tray Express and the 104-ounce 16 Inch Catering Tray, which customers could order by special request.
In addition, the affected trays carry “Best If Used By” dates ranging from August 14, 2026, through September 25, 2026. WinCo Foods said it did not observe pests in the peperoncini during bean dip production and has not received any complaints involving pests or illness linked to the recalled trays.
Official recall details
- Company announcement date: October 1, 2026
- FDA publication date: October 2, 2026
- Announced by: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Company: WinCo Foods LLC
- Brand: WinCo Foods
- Products: Salsa Bean Dip Tray Express and Salsa Bean Dip Tray, 16 Inch Catering Tray
- Issue: Potential pest inclusion
- Package sizes: 54 ounces and 104 ounces
- UPC: 2-67173-##### and 2-67240-#####
- Best If Used By dates: August 14, 2026 through September 25, 2026
- Distribution: Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington
- Consumer action: Consumers with questions or concerns should contact WinCo Foods Customer Service
- Consumer contact: 1-800-824-1706
What happened?
According to the FDA, WinCo Foods initiated the recall on October 1 after G.L. Mezzetta notified the retailer that it had recalled a single lot of Golden Greek Peperoncini over a potential pest inclusion.
The Mezzetta recall followed a video circulating on social media that showed a potential pest in a jar of the peperoncini. As a result, WinCo Foods reviewed its products and identified Salsa Bean Dip Trays that may have used the recalled ingredient.
Meanwhile, WinCo Foods had distributed the affected bean dip trays through retail stores in eight states. The company said it removed all products that may have contained the recalled peperoncini from its stores.
Affected products
Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Best If Used By | Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WinCo Foods | Salsa Bean Dip Tray Express | 54 oz. | 2-67173-##### | Aug. 14, 2026 through Sept. 25, 2026 | Potential pest inclusion |
WinCo Foods | Salsa Bean Dip Tray, 16 Inch Catering Tray | 104 oz. | 2-67240-##### | Aug. 14, 2026 through Sept. 25, 2026 | Potential pest inclusion |
What caused the issue?
According to the FDA notice, the recall involves the inclusion of recalled Golden Greek Peperoncini from G.L. Mezzetta in the WinCo Foods bean dip trays.
The original Mezzetta recall involved a single lot of peperoncini after a video from another grocery chain circulated on social media showing a potential pest in a jar. However, WinCo Foods said it did not have or use any product showing evidence of pests in the jar.
The FDA notice does not provide additional details about how the potential pest entered the Mezzetta product. It also does not identify a confirmed root cause for the potential pest inclusion.
FSQA Insight
“Here, the concern involves a possible pest contaminant associated with an ingredient used in prepared bean dip. The investigation should follow the implicated ingredient into the affected trays and review supplier handling and incoming-material checks, while treating the reported pest finding as potential rather than a confirmed root cause,” said Divina Grace Barroso, Head of FSQA at Source86.
Here’s what you should do
Consumers who purchased the recalled bean dip trays should:
- Check whether the product is a WinCo Foods Salsa Bean Dip Tray Express or 16 Inch Catering Tray.
- Review the “Best If Used By” date against the affected range of August 14 through September 25, 2026.
- Contact WinCo Foods Customer Service at 1-800-824-1706 with questions or concerns.
- Consumers can also use WinCo Foods’ online customer service contact form for assistance.
WinCo Foods said the recalled products are ready-made deli items with a short shelf life and are not expected to still be in consumers’ homes. The company also said all potentially affected products were removed from its retail stores.
Behind the brand
WinCo Foods is an employee-owned supermarket company that began in Boise, Idaho, in 1967. Today, the company operates stores across several Western and Southern U.S. states and uses distribution centers to support its retail operations.
The retailer sells a broad range of grocery products, including items under its WinCo Foods private label. According to the company, industry suppliers manufacture products carrying the WinCo Foods label, while WinCo Foods applies its own quality standards to those products.
Other relevant recalls
- Mezzetta Recalls Golden Greek Peperoncini Over Possible Pest Contaminant: The upstream ingredient recall that prompted WinCo Foods to recall finished Salsa Bean Dip Trays.
- So Delicious Dairy Free Recalls Salted Caramel Cluster Frozen Dessert Over Foreign Material: A recent recall involving a potential physical contaminant in a finished ready-to-eat product.
- Grand Central Bakery Recalls Potato Sourdough Bread Over Possible Metal Contamination: A recall involving potential foreign material in a finished food product.
- Outshine Recalls Fruit Bars Over Possible Glass Contamination: Another recall involving a potential physical contaminant that could pose a consumer safety risk.
Regulatory context
An ingredient recall can extend to prepared foods that contain the affected ingredient, even when the finished products show no visible signs of the original concern. In this case, WinCo Foods recalled two types of salsa bean dip trays after learning that they may have contained peperoncini included in G.L. Mezzetta’s recall.
The distinction matters when defining the scope of a recall: the affected ingredient and the finished products that may contain it are not necessarily the same product or covered by the same identifiers. WinCo’s notice specifies the two tray formats and their “Best If Used By” date range, while stating that no pests were observed during production and no related complaints had been received at the time of the announcement.
Ensuring safe eats
WinCo Foods reported that it removed the potentially affected bean dip trays from its stores and that the products were not expected to remain in consumers’ homes because of their short shelf life. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact WinCo Foods Customer Service at 1-800-824-1706.
This recall started with an ingredient supplier, not the retailer: a reminder that a private-label program is only as clean as its upstream components; Source86 audits ingredient suppliers before they enter a private-label formula.
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