FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Josh Graber, Plant Director (281) 881-4785
Salata Dressings, LLC
inquiries@growfoodpacking.com

RECALL OF JALAPENO AVOCADO DRESSING BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK

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. Jalapeno Avocado Dressing was also distributed through a separate distributor to HEB grocery stores for retail sale during the same period.

The recalled Jalapeno Avocado Dressing sold at HEB comes in a 12 oz plastic (PET) bottle with a black cap and a Best By date of 11/05/2026, 11/13/2026, 11/18/2026, or 11/25/2026. The lot code is located on the back of the bottle at the top of the label. Affected lot codes are 2628-106/2628-111, 2629-114/2629-118, 2630-039/2630-041, and 2631-050/2631-056. The affected ingredient was received across 4 lots and 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 inquiries@growfoodpacking.com. Or call us at 281-881-4785 Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00 CST.