FDA upgrades Whole Foods guacamole recall to highest risk level over salmonella
The agency classified 12,995 units of Whole Foods Mild Guacamole Dip as Class I due to contaminated jalapeños linked to a multistate outbreak.
What to know
- FDA upgraded Whole Foods Mild Guacamole Dip recall to Class I (highest risk) on August 20 due to salmonella risk from contaminated jalapeños.
- 12,995 units were distributed across 12 states; the broader outbreak has sickened hundreds with dozens hospitalized, though no illnesses tied directly to the recalled product.
- Contaminated jalapeños came from a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors; multiple companies including Taylor Fresh Foods also recalled products.
- Consumers should discard recalled guacamole and contact Whole Foods for refunds; salmonella symptoms typically begin within 6 hours to 6 days of exposure.
“Salmonella infection can cause diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting, according to the CDC. Symptoms generally begin six hours to six days after exposure.”
CDC · USA Today · Aug 27
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The FDA classified the guacamole dip recall as Class I, indicating potential serious health risks from consumption The recall classification comes amid an FDA investigation into a multistate outbreak of Salmonella linked to jalapeño supplier Coast Citrus Distributors’ fresh jalapeños.
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23 hrs ago by @couriernewsroom.bsky.social "The #FDA — now run under RFK Jr.'s HHS — just gave a Whole Foods #guacamole recall its highest-risk classification, meaning eating it could cause serious #illness or #death. The dip was made w/ #jalapeños tied to a #salmonella outbreak that's sickened..."
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Is it safe to eat vegetables yet? The jalapenos still have salmonella. https:// people.com/whole-foods-guacamo le-recall-gets-fda-s-highest-risk-classification-12070208