Salad Dressing Recall Update in Three States as FDA Sets Highest Risk Level
Summary
Salata Dressings, LLC has recalled its Jalapeño Avocado Salad Dressing distributed in Georgia, North Carolina, and Texas because it might contain Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified this recall as Class I, the most serious level, indicating a risk of severe health problems or death.Key Facts
- The recall involves 1,724 cases of Jalapeño Avocado Dressing in bottles and one-gallon jugs with expiration dates in October and November 2026.
- The possible contamination comes from diced jalapeños supplied to Salata that may carry Salmonella and are linked to a wider Salmonella outbreak.
- The recall began voluntarily by Salata on August 6 and was officially announced on August 11, with the FDA giving the highest risk classification on September 29.
- The dressing was sold in Georgia, North Carolina, and Texas, including at HEB grocery stores in Texas.
- Consumers are advised not to eat the product and to return it for a full refund, and to clean any surfaces that have touched the dressing.
- Separately, the FDA also gave a Class I recall status to a popcorn product from Coco G’s due to Salmonella concerns in Illinois and Wisconsin.
- Salmonella can cause illness with symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.
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