H-E-B pulls 45+ items from shelves as Texas-based supplier triggers voluntary recall

Key Points:

• NatureBest Precut & Produce LLC is recalling products containing jalapeño peppers supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors due to potential salmonella contamination linked to a multistate outbreak traced to peppers from Sinaloa, Mexico.
• The recall affects various NatureBest and H-E-B branded items distributed in Texas and Louisiana from July 3 to August 5, 2026, including pico de gallo, guacamole, stuffed mushrooms, and deli cheese spreads.
• H-E-B has removed all recalled products from store shelves and confirmed that products currently available are safe; customers are advised not to consume affected items and to return or discard them.
• Symptoms of salmonella infection include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, with serious risks for vulnerable populations; customers with questions can contact NatureBest or H-E-B through provided phone numbers and email.
• NatureBest has halted distribution of the affected products and is cooperating with the FDA and CDC during the ongoing investigation.