Thousands of dips recalled as FDA issues most severe risk warning

The FDA issued a Class I recall for thousands of Whole Foods dips after identifying jalapeño peppers, used in products like guacamole and pico de gallo, as potentially contaminated with salmonella. Whole Foods had first announced the recall earlier this month, affecting items containing jalapeños sourced from Coast Citrus Distributors, a wholesale supplier operating in the U.S. and Mexico. Federal investigators linked the contamination to a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, after initial salmonella cases were reported over the summer. A Class I designation indicates a reasonable probability the product could cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The recall covers 12,955 units with best-by dates between August 7 and 14 and lists specific PLU codes.