Salata Jalapeño Avocado Dressing Recall: What Georgia, North Carolina and Texas Need to Know

If you shop or dine in Georgia, North Carolina, or Texas, check your refrigerator today. A salad dressing recall just reached the highest risk level the FDA assigns.

On September 29, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classified the Salata Salad Kitchen Jalapeño Avocado Dressing recall as Class I. The concern is possible Salmonella contamination.

Why was the dressing recalled?

The dressing is made by Salata Dressings of Houston. The company says its jalapeño supplier warned that the diced jalapeños might be contaminated with Salmonella.

Those jalapeños may be linked to a multistate Salmonella outbreak. The FDA is investigating that outbreak.

Salata Dressings received four lots of the affected jalapeños. They went into the dressing between July 8 and July 29, 2026.

The company began a voluntary recall on August 6 and announced it publicly on August 11. At that time, no illnesses had been reported in connection with the dressing.

What does a Class I recall mean?

Class I is the FDA’s most serious recall category. The agency uses it when there is a reasonable probability that the product will cause serious health problems or death.

Roughly 1,724 cases of dressing are affected. It was sold to shoppers and to food service customers.

Which products are affected?

The recall covers two sizes, both with UPC 8 50043-70646 5.

12.5-ounce plastic bottles with black caps. Look for the best-by date at the top of the label.

• Batch 2628-106 through 2628-111: best by 11/5/26
• Batch 2629-114 through 2629-118: best by 11/13/26
• Batch 2630-039 through 2630-041: best by 11/18/26
• Batch 2631-050 through 2631-056: best by 11/25/26

1-gallon jugs. These ship four to a case, mostly for restaurants and other foodservice customers.

• Batch 2628-126 through 2628-143: made 7/8/26, expires 10/6/26
• Batch 2629-130 through 2629-145: made 7/16/26, expires 10/14/26
• Batch 2630-045 through 2630-060: made 7/21/26, expires 10/20/26
• Batch 2631-062 through 2631-076: made 7/28/26, expires 10/26/26

Where was it sold?

The first public notice focused on bottles sold at H-E-B stores in Texas between July 13 and August 5.

The FDA’s later enforcement report is broader. It lists distribution in Georgia, North Carolina, and Texas. It also adds the one-gallon jugs.

Neither the press release nor the enforcement report names other stores or restaurants. That means you may not know whether a dressing you ate came from the recalled lots.

If you ate a salad with jalapeño avocado dressing at a restaurant or deli, you can ask the manager. Ask which dressing they use and whether it is part of this recall.

What should you do if you have the dressing?

• Do not eat it. Salmonella does not change how food looks, smells, or tastes.
• Throw it away or return it. Take it back to the store for a refund.
• Clean up. Wash and sanitize containers, utensils, and surfaces that touched the dressing.
• Wash your hands with soap and water after handling it.
• Restaurant and cafeteria managers: check your one-gallon jugs now. Many of these jugs are still within their listed dates, which run through October 26.

For questions, contact Salata Dressings at inquiries@growfoodpacking.com. You can also call 281-881-4785, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

What are the symptoms of Salmonella?

Symptoms can start anywhere from six hours to six days after exposure, according to the CDC. Many people feel sick within 12 to 72 hours.

Common symptoms include:

• Diarrhea, sometimes with blood or mucus
• Stomach cramps, which can be severe
• Fever
• Nausea and vomiting
• Headache
• Loss of appetite

Most people feel better in four to seven days without special treatment.

Who is most at risk?

Children younger than five, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face the highest risk of serious illness.

In rare cases, the bacteria can enter the bloodstream. From there, it can infect arteries, the lining of the heart, or the joints.

When should you call a doctor?

Contact your health care provider if you ate the dressing and develop any of these signs:

• Diarrhea or vomiting that lasts more than two days
• Blood in your stool or urine
• A fever above 102°F
• Signs of dehydration, such as dizziness, very little urine, or a dry mouth

Drink plenty of fluids while you recover. Young children and older adults can dehydrate quickly, so watch them closely.

If you ate the dressing but feel fine, you do not need to panic. Just stay alert for symptoms over the next week or so.

The bottom line

Check your refrigerator and your pantry. If you find a bottle or jug that matches the batch numbers above, throw it out or return it.

Please share this with neighbors, family, and anyone who runs a kitchen. A quick check could prevent a very unpleasant week.

This article is for general information only and is not medical advice, so please consult a health care professional about any symptoms or concerns.

Sources: U.S. Food and Drug Administration recall notice and enforcement report; U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Good Housekeeping; reporting on the FDA’s Class I designation.