Recall of Jalapeno Avocado Dressing Because of Possible Health Risk
Reviewed and published by MPB Safety Desk
What parents need to know
This recall involves Jalapeno Avocado Dressing from Salata Dressings of Houston, TX. It was sold only in HEB grocery stores in Texas, between July 13 and August 5, 2026, in a 12 oz plastic bottle with a black cap. Affected bottles carry a Best By date of 11/05/2026, 11/13/2026, 11/18/2026 or 11/25/2026, printed at the top of the label.
The dressing had the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. The company recalled the product after its supplier reported that the diced jalapenos used in it may have been contaminated with Salmonella and possibly associated with a multistate outbreak that the FDA is currently investigating.
For a household with children, the practical point is that this risk is not limited to the person eating a salad: young children are one of the groups the notice singles out as most vulnerable, and that includes any food prepared with the dressing for them. Consumers who bought the dressing at HEB are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For complete details, please refer to the official recall notice.
Recall details
From the official U.S. Food and Drug Administration record
- Recall date
- Official announcement
HOUSTON, TX (August 11, 2026) – Salata Dressings of Houston, TX, is recalling its Jalapeno Avocado Dressing because it had the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella , an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis, and arthritis.
The recalled products were distributed in Texas HEB grocery stores: Jalapeno Avocado Dressing between July 13 and August 5, 2026.
The recalled Jalapeno Avocado Dressing sold at HEB comes in a 12 oz plastic (PET) bottle with a black cap, with a Best By date of 11/05/2026, 11/13/2026, 11/18/2026, or 11/25/2026. (Located on at the top of the label. The affected ingredient was received across 4 lots, produced into finished product between 07/08/2026 and 07/29/2026.)
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the products affected in this recall.
The recall was initiated by Salata Dressings after the company's supplier notified that diced jalapeños used in the affected products may have been contaminated with Salmonella and possibly associated with a multistate outbreak that FDA is currently investigating. Upon receiving this notice, we immediately identified all affected finished product, ceased further distribution, quarantined the product, destroyed the product and notified HEB immediately, via phone call and then a follow up newsletter summary.
Consumers who have purchased Jalapeno Avocado Dressing from HEB are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact us at [email protected] . Or call us at 281-881-4785 Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00.
Recall details are summarized from official government sources and reviewed by our editors before publishing. Information can change after publication — always confirm the current status, affected models, and remedy instructions in the official U.S. Food and Drug Administration notice before acting.