Whole Foods Heirloom Tomato Salsa Recall
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WFM Purchasing, LP is recalling Whole Foods Salsa, Heirloom Tomato due to potential Salmonella contamination from jalapenos used in production.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on September 8, 2026 and geographically references United States. The FDA classifies this as a Class I recall, with the stated reason "Salsa and Guacamole products were made with jalapenos that may be contaminated with Salmonella.", distributed ar, ia, il, in, ky, la, mi, mn, mo, oh, ok, tx, wi. FDA recall classes run from I (reasonable probability of serious harm) to III (unlikely to cause harm), so the class number is the fastest way to gauge severity here. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
It is tempting to skim, check personal relevance, and move on. The better habit is confirming scope, source, and timestamp first, then reading this alongside related notices instead of drawing a conclusion from one record alone.
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What Happened
WFM Purchasing, LP initiated a voluntary recall of Whole Foods Salsa, Heirloom Tomato after the products were made with jalapenos that may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall is classified as Class I by the FDA.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects Whole Foods Salsa, Heirloom Tomato packed in various sized clear plastic containers with PLU codes 22860200000, 24091700000, 24118800000, 25024800000, 29648100000, 29648700000, and 46000049560. A total of 12,995 units are affected, distributed in AR, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, OH, OK, TX, and WI. Products have Best Before/By Dates from 8/9/2026 to 8/14/2026. The recall number is H-1254-2026.
What You Should Do
Consumers should check for the listed PLU codes and Best Before/By Dates on affected products.
Why This Matters
This Class I recall involves a potential Salmonella contamination risk in food products distributed across multiple states.
Source
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts - FDA recall H-1254-2026, WFM Purchasing, LP
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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