The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·H-1249-2026·Announced 2026-08-26

Whole Foods Guacamole Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Whole Foods Market is recalling Medium Pico de Gallo Guacamole Dip because it may contain jalapenos contaminated with Salmonella.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Whole Foods Market is recalling approximately 12,995 units of Medium Pico de Gallo Guacamole Dip. The product is sold in various sized clear plastic containers and is packed for Whole Foods Market locations in Akron, Ohio, and Austin, Texas. The recall is due to the use of jalapenos that may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected products have Best Before/By Dates ranging from August 7, 2026, to August 12, 2026. The recall covers distribution in the following states: Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their refrigerators for the specific PLU code 29802800000 located under the label barcode. If the product matches the description and dates, consumers should discard it or return it to the store of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Whole Foods Medium Pico de Gallo Guacamole Dip, Keep Refrigerated. Packed in various sized clear plastic containers. Product is weighed and a finished product label is applied. Products contain the following PLU Cods located under label bar code: 29802800000. Packed for Wh
Manufacturer
WFM Purchasing, LP
Affected units
12,995

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Best Before/By Date: 8/7/2026 - 8/12/2026

Distribution

Distributed in 13 states: