The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·H-1254-2026·Announced 2026-08-26

Whole Foods Salsa Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Whole Foods Market is recalling Heirloom Tomato Salsa because it was made with jalapenos that may be 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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

WFM Purchasing, LP is recalling Whole Foods Salsa, Heirloom Tomato, because the product was made with jalapenos that may be contaminated with Salmonella. The product is packed in various sized clear plastic containers and is labeled to be kept refrigerated.

The recall involves 12,995 units total. The products were distributed in Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin. The Best Before/By Dates for the affected products range from 8/9/2026 to 8/14/2026.

Consumers should check their refrigerators for this product and stop consuming it if found. The source text does not specify further consumer actions such as disposal methods or refund procedures.

The recalled product

Product
Whole Foods Salsa, Heirloom Tomato. 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: 22860200000, 24091700000, 24118800000,
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: 8/9/2026 - 8/14/2026

Distribution

Distributed in 13 states: