Food recalls affecting Texas shoppers in August ranged from a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to jalapenos to undeclared allergens in candy and dressing, plus possible glass, ink and listeria contamination.
The month’s largest cluster of recalls involved jalapenos from Sinaloa, Mexico, that were distributed by California-based Coast Citrus Distributors and linked to a salmonella outbreak under investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
By Aug. 21, the outbreak had grown to 431 illnesses in 32 states, including Texas, with 57 hospitalizations. The FDA said its investigation remained ongoing as more recalls were issued.
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The month kicked off with an FDA notification about salmonella-linked jalapenos. The recall prompted secondary recalls from grocery chains, restaurants and food service companies that had received the peppers or used them in other products.
Recalls associated with the salmonella-linked jalapenos include the following:
Taylor Farms
Date: Aug. 9
On Aug. 9, the company voluntarily recalled various prepared fresh food products containing jalapenos that were sourced from Coast Citrus Distributors, according to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration notification.
The products were sold at Walmart and Kroger under in-store brands (Freshness Guaranteed and Private Selection, respectively) and under the Taylor Farms brand at Target, Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s with expiration dates between Aug. 7 and Aug. 16, 2026.
Chipotle and QDOBA announced in statements they had removed all jalapenos linked to the California supplier from their inventories.
H-E-B
Date: Aug. 11
H-E-B pulled a Salata brand jalapeno dressing from its shelves because the jalapenos could potentially be contaminated with salmonella.
Jalapeno Avocado Dressing was sold at H-E-B in a 12 oz plastic bottle with Best By dates of 11/05/2026, 11/13/2026, 11/18/2026, or 11/25/2026.
Whole Foods
Date: Aug. 12
Whole Foods issued a recall for a range of products, including dips, salsa and guacamole that contain the jalapenos tied to Coast Citrus Distributors.
The recall included 40-plus jalapeño products with various best-by dates.
NatureBest NatureBest/H-E-B
Date: Aug. 14
NatureBest Precut and Produce LLC, with facilities located in Houston and Missouri City, Texas, voluntarily recalled nearly 20 products containing jalapeño peppers supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors.
The affected products were distributed to H-E-B stores in Texas and Louisiana between July 3, 2026, and Aug. 5, 2026.
The outbreak has grown to 431 cases across 32 states, including Texas, with 57 hospitalizations, according to the FDA’s Aug. 21 update.
Other recalls:
Hodo Chili Crisp Lightly Fried Tofu
Date: Aug. 7
Hodo Inc. initiated a recall of over 10,084 cases of its Chili Crisp Lightly Fried Tofu from stores nationwide due to potential ink contamination.
The recalled products came in 8-ounce packages. The company initiated the recall on Aug. 7 and said in an Aug. 31 statement that the printing ink from the packaging “may have migrated into the product.”
Walmart’s Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kits
Date: Aug. 12
More than 3,000 Walmart-branded Marketside tomato bisque soup kits were recalled after testing identified potential listeria contamination. The recalled products were distributed to Walmart stores in 29 states, including Texas, and sold between June 30 and July 7, 2026.
More than 3,000 packs of the 14-ounce soup kits were recalled, according to the FDA.
Outshine Fruit Bars
Date: Aug. 18
Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Inc. pulled multiple flavors of its Outshine Fruit Bars from grocery store freezers nationwide because of possible glass contamination. The recalled products included strawberry, grape, watermelon, tangerine and black cherry frozen bars packaged in 6-count boxes and select variety packs.
Costco
Date: Aug. 17
Jalapeños sold at two Texas Costco stores, including one in the Houston area, were recalled over salmonella concerns. The FDA report did not identify Coast Citrus Distributors as the source of the recalled peppers.
Dairyland Produce LLC issued the recall, according to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration report.
The jalapeños were produced between July 11 and 22, repacked by Hardie’s and distributed in plastic bags to Costco locations in Stafford, a city in the greater Houston area, and Dallas, according to the FDA.
Jaime’s Spanish Village Jalapeño Ranch Dressing
Date: Aug. 25
Jaime’s Foods ATX recalled its Jalapeno Ranch dressing sold in Texas because the product did not disclose the egg content. The recall included 16-ounce jars that were sold starting in April at Central Market stores across Texas and independent retailers in Austin.
Lacnola Lactation Granola
Date: Aug. 14
The Hampton Grocer, Inc. of Montauk, NY, issued a recall of its Lacnola Lactation Granola because of salmonella concerns. The recalled products were sold nationwide through the company and on Amazon between Oct. 21, 2025 and Aug. 12, 2026.
Donutful Chocolate Dipped Vanilla Cake Donuts
Date: Aug. 24
The Better Bakehouse Snack Company recalled certain lots of Donutful Chocolate Dipped Vanilla Cake Donuts because the product may contain undeclared milk.
The recall was issued Aug. 24 and limited to donuts in various size packaging distributed in March nationwide and through Amazon.com.
Chocolate-flavored eyeballs
Date: Aug. 31
A Halloween candy was recalled because its packaging did not disclose milk ingredients, posing a potentially life-threatening risk to people with milk allergies.
Crystal Temptations of North Arlington, New Jersey, recalled five package sizes of Halloween Chocolatey Eyeballs distributed in Texas and 12 other states after a TJX analyst discovered the labels didn’t disclose whey, a milk ingredient. People with milk allergies or severe sensitivities could suffer serious or life-threatening reactions, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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This article originally published at Texas food recalls in August 2026: Salmonella, listeria, undeclared allergens and more.
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