- Whole Foods has issued a recall in connection with an ongoing salmonella outbreak believed to have originated from jalapeños grown in Sinaloa, Mexico.
- The new recall, published by the FDA on Aug. 12, follows an earlier recall by food distributor Taylor Farms on Aug. 9.
- Whole Foods spokesperson Kristen Orsborn stated: "Nothing matters more to us than our customers' safety. We've pulled all recalled products from our shelves. Customers who purchased any of these products from us should throw them away and contact us for a refund."
- The recalled products were sold online and in Whole Foods stores in 12 states, and customers are advised not to consume them and to discard them.
- Customers can bring a valid receipt to any Whole Foods Market store for a full refund.
Whole Foods Market has expanded its recall of jalapeños amid a salmonella outbreak linked to produce from Sinaloa, Mexico. As of August 10, over 340 people across 27 states have reported illnesses, with 36 hospitalized but no fatalities.128
The recall, announced on August 12, follows an earlier alert from Taylor Farms on August 9, which also involved jalapeños. The affected jalapeños were sourced from Coast Citrus Distributors and distributed to various restaurants and stores, including Whole Foods, which has since removed the products from its shelves.34
Kristen Orsborn, a spokesperson for Whole Foods, emphasized customer safety, stating, "Nothing matters more to us than our customers' safety. We've pulled all recalled products from our shelves. Customers who purchased any of these products from us should throw them away and contact us for a refund."
The recalled products were sold online and in Whole Foods stores across 12 states. Customers are advised not to consume the recalled items and to discard them. They can also bring a valid receipt to any Whole Foods Market store for a full refund.67
The CDC continues to monitor the situation as the outbreak unfolds, urging consumers to stay informed about the products they purchase.
“The recalled items were sold online and in Whole Foods stores across 12 states, with customers advised to discard them and seek refunds. As of Aug. 10, over 340 people in 27 states have been sickened, according to the FDA.”
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