B products listed under urgent salmonella recall

Key Points:

• Texas grocer H-E-B has voluntarily removed over 50 products from its shelves due to a salmonella recall linked to fresh jalapeño peppers distributed through July, following an investigation into the contamination.
• The recall involves NatureBest-branded and H-E-B-branded items containing jalapeño peppers supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors, with products distributed in Texas and Louisiana between July 3 and August 5.
• The FDA and CDC are investigating a multistate outbreak of salmonella Javiana infections traced to jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico, prompting NatureBest Precut & Produce LLC to halt distribution and cooperate with regulatory authorities.
• As of 2026, the CDC reports 345 salmonella cases nationwide, with the highest numbers in Colorado and Minnesota; several major retailers and restaurant chains have also recalled jalapeño products or changed suppliers earlier this summer.
• Salmonella symptoms typically appear within 12 to 72 hours after consumption and include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps, with young children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals at higher risk of severe illness.