NewsFOX 13 Tampa BayAugust 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. This recall follows similar actions taken by other restaurant chains and food suppliers affected by the same contamination source.
Read the full story at FOX 13 Tampa BayWhy It Matters
Residents who purchased dip, salsa, or guacamole products from Whole Foods should check their items against the list to avoid potential exposure to , which has already sickened hundreds of people nationwide.
Key Facts
- Whole Foods is recalling more than 36 individual products.
- The recalled items include dips, salsas, and guacamole.
- The recall is a direct response to a national Salmonella outbreak.
- The outbreak has been linked to contaminated fresh jalapeños.
- Hundreds of people have been sickened nationwide by this specific 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 recall.”organizationQdoba“Restaurant chain previously linked to the broader Salmonella outbreak.”other27“Number of states with reported illnesses.”other191“Number of people interviewed by health officials.”organizationFood and Drug Administration“The federal agency overseeing the recall and outbreak investigation.”other177“Number of interviewed people who ate at a Mexican-style restaurant.”organizationCoast Citrus Distributors“The distributor of the jalapeños identified as the source of contamination.”other345“Total number of people reported sick in the outbreak.”organizationChipotle“Restaurant chain previously linked to the broader Salmonella outbreak.”other12“Number of states where affected products were sold.”other45“Number of products recalled by Whole Foods.”otherSalmonella“The bacteria identified as the cause of the outbreak and subsequent recalls.”