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CriticalFDA (Food)·H-1379-2026·Announced 2026-09-23

NatureBest Recalls Pico de Gallo Due to Salmonella Risk

NatureBest Pre-Cut & Produce LLC is recalling specific sizes of Pico de Gallo-Hot in Texas and Louisiana due to potential Salmonella contamination.

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 source text explicitly identifies the agency classification as Class I, which mandates a score of 5 per the rubric. Additionally, the hazard involves Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

NatureBest Pre-Cut & Produce LLC is recalling 62,856 cases of Pico de Gallo-Hot in 6/9oz and 12/14oz sizes. The product was distributed in Texas and Louisiana. The recall is being conducted because jalapenos, an ingredient in the product, have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected product is identified by code numbers 190A26184 through 190A26216. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for these specific codes and sizes. If the product is found, consumers should stop using it and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness. The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or the death.

The recalled product

Product
PICO DE GALLO-HOT-6/9oz HEB-PICO-HOT-12/14oz
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 (1)

  • 190A26184 - 190A26216

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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