Salata Dressings voluntarily recalled its Jalapeño Avocado Dressing on Aug. 6 after diced jalapeños supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors were suspected of Salmonella contamination. On Sept. 29 the FDA upgraded the recall to Class I, its most serious category. The recall covers 1,724 cases of 12.5 fl. oz. bottles and one-gallon jugs distributed in Georgia, North Carolina and Texas, with expiration dates from July 8 to Nov. 25, 2026. Authorities link the supplier's jalapeños to a multistate outbreak that has caused 431 illnesses and 57 hospitalizations across 32 states.
FDA Upgrades Salata's Jalapeño Avocado Dressing Recall to Class I Over Possible Salmonella Link
Salata Dressings recalled a dressing item for potential Salmonella contaminationCredit: HEB
Salata Dressings, LLC voluntarily recalled its Salata Salad Kitchen Jalapeño Avocado Dressing on Aug. 6 after a supplier notified the company of possible Salmonella contamination. On Sept. 29 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration elevated the recall to a Class I action—the agency's most serious classification—indicating a reasonable probability that exposure to the product could cause serious illness or death.
Recall Details
The recall covers Salata Salad Kitchen Jalapeño Avocado Dressing sold in 12.5 fl. oz. bottles (UPC 8 50043-70646 5) and one-gallon jugs (packed four per case). Recalled items carry various expiration dates from July 8, 2026 through Nov. 25, 2026. A total of 1,724 cases were distributed in Georgia, North Carolina and Texas, according to the FDA enforcement report.
Product Timing
Salata said the affected dressings were produced between July 8 and July 29 using diced jalapeños received from its supplier in four lots. In a company statement, Salata noted it pulled specific 12 oz. bottle batches from HEB stores in Texas with best-by dates of Nov. 5, 13, 18 and 25; documentation shows both 12.5 fl. oz and 12 oz references in notices, which appear to reflect labeling or retailer packaging variations.
(Stock Image) Certain downstream clients recalled items containing Coast Citrus Distributors jalapeñosCredit: Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP/Getty
Source And Multistate Outbreak
The potential contamination has been linked to diced jalapeños supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors, imported from Sinaloa, Mexico. Coast Citrus initiated a jalapeño recall on July 22 and expanded it on Aug. 5 to include remaining jalapeños from Sinaloa associated with the outbreak.
As part of the broader investigation, health officials report 431 illnesses and 57 hospitalizations across 32 states, with the most recent illness onset reported on Aug. 2, per the FDA outbreak investigation page.
Company Response And Consumer Guidance
Salata Dressings said it immediately identified affected finished product, stopped distribution, quarantined and destroyed inventory and notified retailers, including HEB. At the time of the company announcement, no illnesses had been reported that were linked directly to Salata's recalled items.
Consumer advice: If you purchased the Jalapeño Avocado Dressing with the listed UPC or matching best-by/expiration dates, do not consume it. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of it safely. Anyone who believes they may be ill after consuming the product should contact a healthcare provider. Symptoms of Salmonella infection can include fever, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting; infections can be severe in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.
Note: Documentation from the company and retailers references both 12.5 fl. oz and 12 oz bottle sizes. Consumers should rely on UPC, lot/best-by dates and retailer recall notices when checking affected product.
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