{
  "id": 4710300,
  "title": "Recalled guacamole hits FDA’s highest risk level. Here’s what could happen if you eat it",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/recalled-guacamole-hits-fdas-highest-risk-level-heres-what-could",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-31T20:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fast Company",
    "slug": "fast-company",
    "url": "https://www.fastcompany.com/91599096/recalled-guacamole-hits-fdas-highest-risk-level-heres-what-could-happen-if-you-eat-it"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A recent recall of Whole Foods guacamole and salsa dip has been classified as Class I, the highest risk level, due to potential salmonella contamination. The FDA has issued this severe recall warning because there is a \"reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the recalled item will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.\" This recall began on August 7 and includes 10 different varieties of guacamole and salsa dip, impacting a total of 12,995 units.\n\nThe best-by or best-by dates for the affected products range from August 7, 2026, to August 16, 2026. No illnesses have been reported yet in connection with these products. However, the recall is connected to a recent salmonella outbreak that resulted in the recall of jalapenos distributed nationwide by Coast Citrus Distributors. This jalapeno recall has caused hundreds of illnesses across 26 states, with 431 people affected and 86 new cases.\n\nThe Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises anyone with the potentially contaminated jalapenos or products made from them to discard them immediately. Symptoms of salmonella poisoning include diarrhea and fever higher than 102°, diarrhea lasting more than two days, bloody diarrhea, severe vomiting, and signs of dehydration such as decreased urination, dizziness, and a dry mouth.\n\nA Whole Foods spokesperson emphasized their top priority on customer safety, stating that they have pulled all recalled products from their shelves. Customers who purchased any of these products from the store are advised to throw them away and contact the company for a refund.",
  "summary": "If you have guacamole from Whole Foods in your refridgerator, you might want to check its best-by date. The FDA has classified a recent recall of Mild Guacamole and Salsa Dips sold at Whole Foods Market as Class I, the most serious type of recall, over potential salmonella contamination. According to recall guidance from the FDA , a recall of this nature means there is ““reasonable probability…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}