FDA food recall · August 2026
Is Whole Foods guacamole and salsa recalled for Salmonella?
Yes. Whole Foods Market recalled select guacamole, salsa, pico de gallo, and prepared foods containing jalapeños from Coast Citrus Distributors for possible Salmonella contamination. FDA published the company announcement on August 12, 2026. Products were sold online and in-store in TX, OK, LA, AR, WI, MI, IL, IN, IA, MO, KY, and OH with Best Before/By dates roughly 8/7–8/16/2026. This is distinct from the September Cabricharme cheese egg-allergen alert.
Affected product identifiers
- Firm: Whole Foods Market — Austin, TX
- Hazard: Potential Salmonella contamination (jalapeño ingredient)
- Ingredient source: Fresh jalapeños from Coast Citrus Distributors (Sinaloa, Mexico supply chain under FDA outbreak investigation)
- Product types: Mild/spicy guacamole dips, pico de gallo guacamole, salsas (fresca, heirloom tomato, tomatillo, mango-pineapple, and others), and related prepared foods — dozens of SKUs
- Best Before/By: Approximately August 7–16, 2026 (confirm each PLU/UPC on the FDA table)
- Distribution: Online and Produce / Prepared Foods departments in TX, OK, LA, AR, WI, MI, IL, IN, IA, MO, KY, OH
- Related FDA hub: 2026 recalls of foods associated with fresh jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico / Coast Citrus
How to check your container
Match the exact product name, PLU or UPC, and Best Before/By date against the FDA company announcement. Guacamole or salsa alone is not enough—only listed SKUs with matching dates are included. You can search Whole Foods guacamole or use the FDA food and drug recall checker, then confirm on the official notice.
What to do
Do not eat recalled product. Discard it or return it for a refund. Sanitize surfaces that contacted the food. Seek medical care for fever, bloody diarrhea, or severe symptoms after exposure. This page is not medical advice.
Official sources
- FDA: Whole Foods Market Announces a Recall of Select Salsas, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, and Prepared Foods (Aug 12, 2026)
- FDA: 2026 Recalls Associated with Fresh Jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico / Coast Citrus
- FDA: Outbreak Investigation — Salmonella & Jalapeño (August 2026)
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FAQ
Is Whole Foods guacamole and salsa recalled?
Yes. On August 12, 2026, Whole Foods Market announced a recall of select Produce and Prepared Foods products—including guacamole dips, salsas, pico de gallo, and related prepared items—that contain jalapeños sourced from Coast Citrus Distributors because of possible Salmonella contamination. The recall is part of FDA’s broader 2026 recalls tied to fresh jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico distributed by Coast Citrus and linked to a multistate Salmonella outbreak.
Which states and dates are included?
Recalled products were sold online and in Produce and Prepared Foods departments in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, and Ohio, with Best Before/By dates of approximately August 7 through August 16, 2026 (individual SKUs list narrower ranges such as 8/7–8/12 or 8/9–8/14). Match product name, PLU/UPC, and best-by date on the FDA company announcement table—do not rely on the word guacamole or salsa alone.
How is this different from the Cabricharme cheese alert?
This August 2026 recall is a Salmonella hazard in prepared dips and salsas made with recalled jalapeños. The September 2026 Cabricharme cheese alert is a separate Whole Foods allergy alert for undeclared egg lysozyme in specialty cheese. Different products, hazards, dates, and store footprints.
What should I do if I have recalled guacamole or salsa?
Do not eat it. Discard it or return it for a refund per store policy. Wash surfaces that touched the product. Salmonella symptoms often include fever, diarrhea (sometimes bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. This page is not medical advice—contact a health care provider if you ate recalled product and develop symptoms. Confirm the full SKU list on the FDA notice.
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