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Whole Foods recalls foods in 12 states over salmonella risk
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Key Points:
- Whole Foods is recalling select produce and prepared foods containing fresh jalapeño peppers supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors due to potential salmonella contamination, with products sold in 12 states and "Best Before" dates from Aug. 7 to Aug. 16.
- The recall affects salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo, and other prepared foods, and no illnesses have been reported from these Whole Foods products so far, according to the FDA.
- The recall is part of a larger salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños that has sickened 345 people and hospitalized 36 across 27 states, involving multiple brands and retailers such as Taylor Farms, Chipotle, and QDOBA.
- Consumers who purchased the recalled Whole Foods products are advised to discard them or return them to stores for a full refund, and Coast Citrus Distributors has ceased importing jalapeños from the implicated grower and agreed to recall remaining products.
- Salmonella infection symptoms include diarrhea, stomach cramps, and fever, highlighting the risk posed by the contaminated jalapeños.
