Whole Foods guacamole recall receives FDA's highest risk level

Key Points:

• The FDA has classified the recall of Whole Foods Mild Guacamole Dip as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the product could cause serious health issues or death due to potential salmonella contamination.
• The recall, initiated on August 7, affects 12,995 units of guacamole made with jalapeños possibly contaminated by salmonella, sold in 12 states including Ohio, Texas, and Illinois, with best-before dates from August 7 to August 12.
• The affected products can be identified by specific PLU codes under the barcode, and were packed in Akron, Ohio, and Austin, Texas; consumers are advised not to consume the product and to seek refunds.
• The salmonella outbreak is linked to jalapeños supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors, traced to a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, and has caused hundreds of illnesses nationwide, though no illnesses have been reported from the Whole Foods guacamole specifically.
• Salmonella symptoms include diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, nausea, and vomiting, typically appearing within six hours to six days after exposure, with higher risks for young children, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals.