NewsFOX 13 Tampa BayAugust 15, 2026Hillsborough
H-E-B expands recall of fresh jalapeño products due to Salmonella risk
H-E-B has added nearly 20 new items to its existing recall list for products containing fresh jalapeños. Customers are advised to check their recent purchases against the updated list of recalled foods sold in stores.
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Residents who purchased fresh jalapeño-based products from H-E-B may be at risk of exposure and should verify if their items are included in the expanded to avoid potential illness.
Key Facts
- H-E-B added nearly 20 new items to its recall list on Friday.
- The recall is specifically linked to products containing fresh jalapeños.
- The recall expansion follows a growing list of affected food products.
Who's Mentioned
organizationH-E-B“Grocery chain issuing the product recall.”organizationQdoba“Restaurant chain linked to outbreak cases.”other27“Number of states with reported infections.”organizationFood and Drug Administration“Federal agency overseeing the recall and outbreak investigation.”organizationCoast Citrus Distributors“Supplier that alerted NatureBest to potential contamination.”other345“Number of reported Salmonella infections.”organizationChipotle“Restaurant chain linked to outbreak cases.”otherSalmonella“The pathogen linked to the food recall.”organizationNatureBest Precut & Produce“Producer of the recalled items.”