Recalled guacamole hits FDA’s highest risk level. Here’s what could happen if you eat it

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 that the use of or exposure to” the recalled item “will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.”The recall, which was first initiated on Aug. 7, includes 10 different varieties of guacamole and salsa dip and impacts 12,995 units of the refrigerated product. The best-before or best-by dates range from Aug. 7, 2026 to Aug. 16, 2026. The full list of products in various sizes and their PLU codes can be found here.No illnesses have been reported to date in relation to the products. However, the recall is linked to a recent salmonella outbreak, which led to a recall of jalapenos that were distributed nationwide by Coast Citrus Distributors, a company from Sinaloa, Mexico. The jalapenos were distributed in 26 states and have led to hundreds of illnesses.According to the Centers for Disea…