NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — ConsumerAugust 13, 2026Hillsborough
Whole Foods recalls over 36 dip, salsa, and guacamole products due to Salmonella risk
Whole Foods has removed more than three dozen products from store shelves following a national Salmonella outbreak linked to fresh jalapeños. The recall follows similar actions taken by other restaurant chains and food suppliers affected by the same contamination source.
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Consumers who purchased dip, salsa, or guacamole products from Whole Foods may be at risk of exposure and should check their items against the list to avoid consumption.
Key Facts
- Whole Foods is recalling more than 36 individual products.
- The recalled items include dips, salsas, and guacamole.
- The recall is a direct result of a national Salmonella outbreak.
- The outbreak is linked to contaminated fresh jalapeños.
- Hundreds of people have been sickened nationwide by this outbreak.
- Chipotle and Qdoba have also implemented changes or recalls due to the same outbreak.
Who's Mentioned
organizationWhole Foods“The grocery chain issuing the product recall.”organizationQdoba“Restaurant chain mentioned in the broader Salmonella outbreak investigation.”other27“Number of states affected by the broader outbreak.”other191“Number of sick individuals interviewed by health officials.”organizationFood and Drug Administration“The federal agency overseeing the recall and outbreak investigation.”other177“Number of interviewed individuals who ate at a Mexican-style restaurant.”organizationCoast Citrus Distributors“The supplier that initiated the jalapeño recall.”other345“Total number of people reported sick in the outbreak.”organizationChipotle“Restaurant chain mentioned in the broader Salmonella outbreak investigation.”other12“Number of states where affected products were sold.”other45“Number of Whole Foods products recalled.”otherSalmonella“The bacteria identified as the cause of the outbreak and subsequent recalls.”