The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·H-1378-2026·Announced 2026-09-23

NatureBest Pico de Gallo Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

NatureBest Pre-Cut & Produce is recalling various sizes of Pico de Gallo in Texas and Louisiana due to potential Salmonella contamination from jalapenos.

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 is defined as a situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or the death.

Plain-English summary

NatureBest Pre-Cut & Produce LLc is voluntarily recalling 62,856 cases of Pico de Gallo products in multiple sizes, including 12/14oz, 6/14oz, 6/9oz, 1/5#, and 12/4oz varieties. The recall is being conducted because jalapenos used in the product have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected products were distributed in Texas and Louisiana. Consumers should check their pantries for the specific product codes listed in the official recall notice, which include codes ranging from 400B26184 to 400B26212. If you have these products, you should stop consuming them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
HEB-PICO-MEDIUM-12/14oz PICO DE GALLO-MEDIUM-6/14oz PICO DE GALLO-MEDIUM-6/9oz PICO-DE-GALLO-MEDIUM-BGC-1/5# PICO-MEDIUM-SNACK-12/4oz
Affected units
62,856

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 (20)

  • 400B26184
  • 400B26187
  • 400B26188
  • 400B26189
  • 400B26190
  • 400B26191
  • 400B26194
  • 400B26195
  • 400B26196
  • 400B26197
  • 400B26198
  • 400B26201
  • 400B26202
  • 400B26203
  • 400B26204
  • 400B26205
  • 400B26208
  • 400B26209
  • 400B26210
  • 400B26211

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states: