Whole Foods Market is recalling select products from its Produce and Prepared Foods departments because they contain jalapeño peppers sourced from Coast Citrus Distributors that may be contaminated with Salmonella.
According to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the recalled Whole Foods products were sold online and in stores across 12 states. The affected products have “Best Before/By” dates from August 7 through August 16, 2026.
The FDA said no illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the recalled Whole Foods products.
Whole Foods Recall: Which Products Are Affected?
The recall covers selected items from Whole Foods’ Produce and Prepared Foods departments that contain the affected jalapeño peppers. The recalled products include:
- Salsa
- Guacamole
- Pico de gallo
- Other prepared foods containing the recalled jalapeños
The FDA has published the specific product names and identifying information in its official Whole Foods recall notice. Consumers should check that list against products they purchased.
Whole Foods Recall: Which States Are Affected?
The recalled products were sold in the following 12 states:
- Texas
- Oklahoma
- Louisiana
- Arkansas
- Wisconsin
- Michigan
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Missouri
- Kentucky
- Ohio
The products were also available through Whole Foods’ online sales channels.
Why Did Whole Foods Issue the Recall?
Whole Foods issued the recall because the affected products contain jalapeños sourced from Coast Citrus Distributors.
Coast Citrus Distributors is voluntarily recalling fresh jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico, because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The FDA says its investigation into the jalapeños and their distribution is ongoing.
As a result of the Coast Citrus recall, companies further down the supply chain have been conducting recalls of foods made with the potentially affected peppers.
Salmonella Jalapeño Outbreak: What Does the FDA Say?
The Whole Foods recall is part of a broader FDA investigation into a Salmonella outbreak associated with fresh jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico, distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors.
The FDA’s current outbreak notice says the investigation is ongoing. It advises consumers not to eat, serve or sell the recalled fresh jalapeños. The agency also says downstream recalls are being carried out for products containing the recalled peppers.
Important Correction on Distribution
The FDA says Coast Citrus Distributors does not appear to supply jalapeños directly to grocery stores. Instead, the company distributed the peppers to wholesalers, restaurants and food-service companies nationwide.
That distinction is important because Whole Foods’ recalled products are prepared foods containing the affected jalapeños rather than necessarily bags of fresh jalapeños sold directly by Coast Citrus at grocery stores.
Where and How Can Consumers Return Recalled Whole Foods Products?
Consumers who purchased a recalled Whole Foods product should not eat it. The FDA advises consumers to follow Whole Foods’ recall instructions. The recall notice states that affected products can be discarded or returned to a Whole Foods Market store with a valid receipt for a full refund.
Consumers should check the official FDA product list before deciding whether a product is affected. If a recalled product has been handled in the kitchen, consumers should also take care to clean and sanitise surfaces and containers that may have come into contact with the product to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
What Are the Symptoms of Salmonella?
Salmonella infection can cause diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps. According to the FDA, illness usually begins 12 to 72 hours after consuming contaminated food and symptoms typically last four to seven days.
Young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems are at greater risk of developing severe infections. The FDA advises consumers to contact a healthcare provider if they believe they have developed symptoms of Salmonella infection after eating a dish containing jalapeños.
Whole Foods Recall: What Consumers Need to Know
The Whole Foods recall affects selected salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and other prepared foods containing potentially contaminated jalapeños. The products were sold in 12 states and have “Best Before/By” dates ranging from August 7 through August 16, 2026.
While no illnesses have been reported specifically in connection with the recalled Whole Foods products, the recall is part of the FDA’s ongoing investigation into potentially contaminated jalapeños distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors. Consumers should check the official recall list and discard affected products or return them to Whole Foods with a valid receipt for a refund
