Whole Foods recalls jalapeño-containing products in 12 states over salmonella risk

Whole Foods announced Wednesday that it is recalling certain produce and prepared foods containing fresh jalapeño peppers supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors because of a potential salmonella contamination. The Food and Drug Administration said the recalled items were sold in 12 states and carry "Best Before" dates ranging from Aug. 7 through Aug. 16. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled Whole Foods products, according to the FDA.

The recall includes select salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared foods. A full list of affected products is available on the FDA’s website. The products were sold in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio.

"The recall was issued because the products contain jalapeños that were sourced from Coast Citrus Distributors and are connected to the distributor’s recall," a Whole Foods spokesperson said.

The action follows a broader salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños that has sickened 345 people and hospitalized 36 across 27 states, according to federal officials. The outbreak began between June 19 and July 20, 2026. Coast Citrus Distributors has agreed to recall the remaining implicated product and will no longer import jalapeños from the grower linked to the outbreak.

The FDA advised consumers who purchased any of the recalled Whole Foods items to discard them or bring a valid receipt to a Whole Foods Market store for a full refund.