The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·H-1252-2026·Announced 2026-08-26

Whole Foods Spicy Guacamole Dip Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Whole Foods Market is recalling Spicy Guacamole Dip because the jalapenos used may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score.

Plain-English summary

Whole Foods Market is recalling its Spicy Guacamole Dip due to a potential Salmonella contamination in the jalapenos used in the product. The recalled items are packed in various sized clear plastic containers and are weighed with a finished product label applied. The products contain PLU codes 21212000000, 21211900000, or 25138200000 located under the label barcode.

The recall covers 12,995 units with best before/by dates ranging from August 7, 2026, to August 12, 2026. The product was distributed in Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin. The product was packed for Whole Foods Market locations in Akron, Ohio, and Austin, Texas.

Consumers should check their refrigerators for this product and dispose of it or return it to the store for a refund. The recall is classified as Class I by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
Whole Foods Spicy 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: 21212000000, 21211900000, 25138200000.…
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:

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