⚠ Top food recalls — 2026
FDA · USDA FSIS · CDC · Updated August 2026
Nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs recalled over potential Salmonella contamination. FDA upgraded to highest risk level. Sold at Kroger, Brookshire’s and other retailers across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Sell-by dates through Aug. 17.
Multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños grown in Sinaloa, Mexico by Coast Citrus Distributors. Taylor Farms recalled prepared products sold at Target, Trader Joe’s, Walmart and Whole Foods. Chipotle and Qdoba also pulled jalapeños nationally.
GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries and Mixed Berries recalled after E. coli outbreak. Sold in 10 oz and 48 oz bags at Publix stores in 8 states: AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN, VA. UPCs: 41415-06453, 41415-12053, 41415-06753, 41415-12153.
Salmonella contamination found in seasoning mix sold at Lidl stores. Sold July 24 – Aug. 10 in DE, GA, MD, NJ, NY, NC, PA, SC, VA and Washington D.C. UPC: 4335619355491, Lot# 155846, best by June 2028.
Kettle Cuisine recalled 3,240 tomato soup kits sold at Walmart due to possible Listeria contamination. Sold June 30 – July 7 in 28 states. 14 oz wrapped trays, UPC 194346474004, expiry Aug. 22, 2026.
Salmonella risk in 8 oz granola pouches. UPC 850035324554. Affected lots: HGLC-102125 (exp. Oct. 21, 2026) and HGLC-021326 (exp. Feb. 13, 2027).
Multiple flavors of Outshine Fruit Bars voluntarily recalled due to possible glass contamination. Distributed nationwide by Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream. Best-before dates June 2027 – November 2027.
Nearly 30,000 lbs of boneless beef imported from Argentina recalled because it entered the US without required FSIS inspection. Distributed to retailers in Florida and Texas. Use-by dates Sept. 15–20, 2026.
Indus Foods recalled 1,626 lbs of ready-to-eat pickled goat and chicken products (8 oz glass jars) produced Jan. 28 2025 – May 6 2026 due to failure to undergo required USDA inspections. Sold nationwide.
4 oz bags of Organic Plant-Based Vegan Cheddar Puffs recalled for undeclared milk. A serious risk for people with dairy allergies. Sold at PCC Markets (WA) and Earth Fare stores (FL, SC). UPC 816929000089, best by May 16, 2027.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Outbreak Type 1 | Salmonella Enteritidis — Shell Eggs |
| Source (Eggs) | Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. — Texas farms |
| Eggs Recalled | ~1,589,577 dozen (approx. 19 million eggs) |
| Egg Recall Classification | FDA Class I (Highest Risk) |
| Egg Recall Date | July 22, 2026 |
| Egg Illnesses Reported | 98 people across 17 states |
| Egg Hospitalizations | 26 |
| Egg Illness Date Range | November 21, 2025 – June 30, 2026 |
| Egg Retail Chains Affected | Kroger, Brookshire Grocery, other smaller retailers |
| States Affected (Eggs) | TX, LA, AR, MS, NM, OK and others |
| Outbreak Type 2 | Salmonella Javiana — Jalapeño Peppers |
| Source (Jalapeños) | Fresh jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico; distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors |
| Jalapeño Illnesses Reported | 431 people across 32 states (as of August 21, 2026) |
| Jalapeño Hospitalizations | 57 |
| Jalapeño Deaths | 0 |
| Jalapeño Illness Date Range | June 19, 2026 – August 2, 2026 |
| Major Secondary Recalls | Taylor Farms, Whole Foods Market, NatureBest/HEB, and others |
| Retail Chains Affected (Jalapeños) | Target, Trader Joe’s, Walmart, Kroger, Whole Foods, Hannaford, Stop & Shop |
| Restaurant Chains Involved | Chipotle Mexican Grill, QDOBA (both have since switched suppliers) |
| UK Outbreak | Salmonella Enteritidis — linked to imported eggs; 1 death, 200+ ill |
| Common Symptoms | Diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps (onset 12–72 hours after exposure) |
| Symptom Duration | Typically 4–7 days |
| High-Risk Groups | Children under 5, elderly, immunocompromised individuals |
| Consumer Action | Check FDA Major Product Recalls page; return or discard recalled items |
| Outbreak Status (as of article date) | Ongoing |
Like these things always do, it began quietly. A group of illnesses. A few hospital stays. Researchers are looking for a link between the meals by looking at health surveys and receipts to figure out what happened. The thread was already unraveled across half the country by the time it could be seen.
The Salmonella Recall 2026 is one of the worst food safety problems the United States has seen in recent years, and it’s still going on. Two separate outbreaks have made hundreds of people sick in dozens of states. Both were caused by common ingredients that most people wouldn’t think twice about. Eggs and jalapeños. Two foods that are very important in American kitchens.
The egg recall was the first one. Midwest Poultry Services, a company based in Texas, found possible Salmonella contamination by doing what the business calls “proactive environmental monitoring.” The company called back almost 1.6 million dozen of white and brown cage-free shell eggs made on farms in Texas on July 22. Later, the FDA raised the recall to Class I, which is its highest level of risk and is only used when there is a good chance that exposure to the product will cause serious illness or death. At the end of July, at least 98 people in 17 states were sick, and 26 of them were hospitalized. As far back as November 2025, people have been sick.
The contaminated eggs went through stores that most people trust without giving them much thought. They went through Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana, Brookshire Grocery stores in the south and southwest, and smaller stores in Arkansas, Mississippi, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. The “sell-by” dates on those cartons went all the way through August 17, which means that some people may have had spoiled eggs in their fridges for weeks without realizing it.
The jalapeños then came out.
In a different case, fresh jalapeño peppers from Sinaloa, Mexico, that were sold by Coast Citrus Distributors and caused an outbreak of Salmonella Javiana. It started with restaurants, then went to food service companies, then wholesalers, and finally grocery stores all over the country. By the end of August, 431 people in 32 states had been officially diagnosed as sick, and 57 of them had been hospitalized. The number of cases in the U.S. keeps going up, but no deaths have been reported.
One contaminated ingredient ends up in dozens of different products, which makes this outbreak harder to handle. The Coast Citrus recall set off a chain of events. Taylor Farms took back a number of ready-to-eat foods that were sent to Kroger, Target, Trader Joe’s, Walmart, and Whole Foods. Whole Foods called back salsas, guacamole, and pico de gallo that were sold in 12 states. NatureBest, a company that sells to HEB, called back stuffed mushrooms and soup mixes in Texas and Louisiana. Both Chipotle and QDOBA, which had the jalapeños that were linked to the illness, stopped using them and switched suppliers. The FDA said that this took away the ongoing risk at those restaurants.
Looking at that list makes me feel bad. These aren’t small or unknown brands or distributors. These are the stores and restaurants that a lot of Americans visit every week. The guacamole at Trader Joe’s that is in the fridge case. What’s on the shelf at Whole Foods? It’s the burrito from Chipotle.
About 91% of the people who were interviewed for the jalapeño investigation said they had eaten at a Mexican restaurant before they got sick. That number is very interesting. It’s more about restaurant supply chains than home cooking. These are the parts of the food system that people don’t think about much and can’t easily check out.
At the same time, the UK is having its own salmonella crisis across the Atlantic. After one person died and more than 200 got sick, the UK Health Security Agency called it a national outbreak. The main suspect is imported eggs, but the investigation is still going on. British health officials said that the number of salmonella cases in their own country has dropped dramatically over the years thanks to programs to vaccinate hens that started in the 1990s and the British Lion quality scheme that started in 1998. It means that the safety features built into the American supply chain don’t cover goods that are brought in from other countries.
Most of the time, salmonella infections start 12 to 72 hours after exposure. Symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps usually go away on their own in a week. Most adults who are healthy get better on their own. But the illness can get worse quickly for young children, older people, and people whose immune systems aren’t strong enough.
If you bought eggs at Kroger or Brookshire this summer, or any major chain’s salsa, guacamole, or jalapeño-based dip, you should compare what you have at home to what’s on the FDA’s Major Product Recalls page. The recalled goods should be sent back for a refund or thrown away; they should not be eaten.
