A recall involving nearly 13,000 units of Whole Foods Market guacamole has been classified as a Class I recall, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s highest risk level.
The recalled guacamole was made with jalapeños that may be contaminated with Salmonella. According to the FDA, a Class I designation means there is a reasonable probability that consuming or being exposed to the affected product could cause serious health consequences or death.
It is important to note that the upgraded classification does not mean Whole Foods has announced an additional recall. The products were already being removed from the market. The Class I designation reflects the FDA’s assessment of the potential health risk.
Why Is Whole Foods Guacamole Being Recalled?
The affected guacamole and other prepared foods contained jalapeños supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors. The jalapeños peppers came from a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, that has been identified as a potential source of a multistate Salmonella outbreak.
Whole Foods announced its consumer recall on August 12, 2026. The recall includes select guacamole, salsa, pico de gallo, dips and prepared foods sold in the retailer’s Produce and Prepared Foods departments.
The products were also available for purchase online.
Do Not Eat or Even Taste the Recalled Guacamole
A Class I recall is the FDA’s most serious recall classification. If you have one of the affected products, do not eat it and do not taste a small amount to see if it seems safe.
Food contaminated with Salmonella may look, smell and taste completely normal. Even a small taste could expose you to the bacteria. Throw the product away or follow Whole Foods’ instructions for receiving a refund.
Which States Are Included in the Recall?
The recalled Whole Foods products were sold in stores and online in the following 12 states:
- Arkansas
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Michigan
- Missouri
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Texas
- Wisconsin
The products have Best Before or Best By dates ranging from August 7 through August 16, 2026, depending on the item.
Although those dates have passed, shoppers should still check their refrigerators and freezers. Do not assume a product is safe because it looks or smells normal.
Which Whole Foods Guacamole Products Are Recalled?
The affected guacamole products include:
Mild Guacamole Dip
PLU codes:
- 21211600000
- 21501700000
- 25705700000
- 25926000000
- 25054100000
Best Before/By dates: August 7 through August 12, 2026
Mild Guacamole Dip No Tomatoes
PLU codes:
- 24293900000
- 25745000000
- 24367500000
- 25658600000
Best Before/By dates: August 7 through August 12, 2026
Spicy Guacamole Dip No Tomatoes
PLU codes:
- 25745200000
- 28432400000
- 23501500000
- 25744900000
Best Before/By dates: August 7 through August 12, 2026
Medium Pico de Gallo Guacamole Dip
PLU code: 29802800000
Best Before/By dates: August 7 through August 12, 2026
Pomegranate Guacamole Dip
PLU codes:
- 27908100000
- 27908500000
Best Before/By dates: August 7 through August 12, 2026
Roasted Corn Guacamole Dip
PLU codes:
- 27132500000
- 24075300000
- 29956000000
- 29533500000
Best Before/By dates: August 7 through August 12, 2026
Spicy Guacamole Dip
PLU codes:
- 21212000000
- 21211900000
- 25138200000
Best Before/By dates: August 7 through August 12, 2026
Dip Trio
PLU codes:
- 25926000000
- 85001178876
- 26383300000
Best Before/By dates: August 7 through August 12, 2026
The PLU code can be found beneath the barcode on the product label.
Other Whole Foods Products Included in the Recall
This recall is not limited to guacamole. Whole Foods also recalled certain containers of Heirloom Tomato Salsa and Mango Pineapple Salsa, including the condiment used with some Caribbean Mango Pineapple Turkey Burger prepared meals.
The affected Heirloom Tomato Salsa carries one of the following PLU codes:
- 22860200000
- 24091700000
- 25024800000
- 46000049560
- 29648100000
- 29648700000
- 24118800000
The Best Before/By dates for these products range from August 9 through August 14, 2026.
The affected Mango Pineapple Salsa and related prepared-food condiment carries one of these PLU codes:
- 21195900000
- 46000040275
- 27578600000
- 25867600000
The Best Before/By dates range from August 9 through August 14, 2026.
Has Anyone Become Sick?
At the time of Whole Foods’ recall announcement, the company said it had not received any reports of illnesses connected specifically to its recalled products.
However, the jalapeños are part of a larger outbreak investigation. As of the FDA’s August 21 update, 431 people in 32 states had become sick with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Javiana. Fifty-seven people had been hospitalized, and no deaths had been reported.
The FDA stressed that these figures relate to the broader jalapeño outbreak and do not mean all of the illnesses were caused by Whole Foods products.
What Should Shoppers Do?
Do not eat or even taste any recalled Whole Foods guacamole, salsa, dip or prepared food. A Class I recall represents the FDA’s highest level of concern, and the product should be treated as unsafe even if it looks and smells normal.
Do not open the container to inspect or sample the food. Throw it away in a secured trash container so that children and pets cannot reach it, or bring a valid receipt to a Whole Foods Market store for a full refund.
After handling the product, wash your hands thoroughly. Carefully clean and sanitize refrigerator shelves, containers, utensils, countertops and any other surfaces that may have touched the recalled food.
If you are unsure whether a product is affected, check its name, PLU code and Best Before/By date against the recall list. When in doubt, do not taste it.
Customers with questions can contact Whole Foods Market at 1-844-936-8255.
What Are the Symptoms of Salmonella?
Salmonella symptoms commonly include:
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Abdominal cramps
- Nausea
- Vomiting
According to the FDA, illness typically develops within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food and generally lasts four to seven days.
Children younger than five, adults 65 and older and people with weakened immune systems face a greater risk of severe infection. In rare cases, Salmonella can enter the bloodstream and cause more serious illnesses.
Anyone who has eaten a recalled product and develops concerning or severe symptoms should contact a healthcare provider.
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