Class I U.S. Food and Drug Administration

WFM Purchasing, LP Whole Foods Medium Pico de Gallo Guacamole Dip recall: Salsa and Guacamole products were made with jalapenos

Recall published 2 months ago

Salsa and Guacamole products were made with jalapenos that may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The hazard: Salmonella contamination

Salmonella is what triggered this notice. The bacteria transfer readily from hands and surfaces, which is why the clean-up matters as much as the disposal.

What the notice says: Salsa and Guacamole products were made with jalapenos that may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Why it matters: Salmonella is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness in the United States. It spreads easily from a contaminated product to hands, taps, cloths and other food in the same kitchen.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

The CDC describes salmonellosis as diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps that usually begin between six hours and six days after exposure and last about four to seven days. Most people recover without treatment. Children under five, adults over 65 and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to become seriously ill. Seek care for diarrhoea with a high fever, bloody stools, vomiting that stops you keeping liquids down, diarrhoea lasting more than three days, or signs of dehydration such as very little urine, a dry mouth or dizziness when standing.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-1249-2026
Published
August 26, 2026
Risk level
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
WFM Purchasing, LP
Product type
Sauces & dips
Units affected
12,995 units total
Distribution
Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin
Sold at
Whole Foods
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Best Before/By Date: 8/7/2026 - 8/12/2026

Products covered by this recall

Whole Foods Medium Pico de Gallo Guacamole Dip, Keep Refrigerated. Packed in various sized clear plastic containers. Product is weighed and a finished product label is applied. Products contain the following PLU Cods located under label bar code: 29802800000. Packed for Whole Foods Market, located at either 1745 W. Market Street, Akron, OH 44313 or 4301 W. William Cannon, Austin, TX 78749.

What to do about Salmonella

WFM Purchasing, LP — Salmonella is what triggered this notice. The bacteria transfer readily from hands and surfaces, which is why the clean-up matters as much as the disposal.

  1. Stop eating the product and keep it away from anything ready to eat.
  2. Watch everyone who ate it for about a week, and call a doctor sooner for a child under five or an adult over 65.
  3. Bag it and bin it, or take it back to the store — do not feed it to pets or livestock either.
  4. Wash your hands with soap and water after handling the pack, and wash any dish, utensil or surface it touched in hot soapy water.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Company contact: WFM Purchasing, LP — 550 Bowie St, Austin, TX, 78703-4644

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was WFM Purchasing, LP sauces & dips recalled?

Salsa and Guacamole products were made with jalapenos that may be contaminated with Salmonella. Salsa and Guacamole products were made with jalapenos that may be contaminated with Salmonella.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

The notice does not publish package codes for this recall. Compare the product name, size and the purchase window against the official FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement record, and contact the company if you are unsure.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating the product and keep it away from anything ready to eat.

Can I get my money back?

A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas and others.

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