FDA Issues Highest-Risk Class I Recall for Salata Jalapeño Avocado Dressing
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified a recall of Salata Salad Kitchen Jalapeño Avocado Dressing sold in Georgia, North Carolina and Texas as a Class I, the most serious level, due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Salata Dressings, LLC voluntarily recalled 1,724 cases of its Jalapeño Avocado Dressing after learning that the diced jalapeños used in the product could be contaminated with Salmonella and were tied to a broader outbreak. The FDA designated the recall a Class I on September 19 — the agency’s most severe classification, indicating a reasonable probability of serious health consequences. Distributed in Georgia, North Carolina and Texas, the recall covers both 12.5-fluid-ounce bottles and one-gallon food-service jugs with best-by dates ranging from October to November 2026.
The company first announced the recall on August 6 and publicized it on August 11. No illnesses have been linked to the dressing so far, but the agency warns that Salmonella can cause severe symptoms, especially in vulnerable groups. Buyers should return the product for a full refund and thoroughly sanitize any containers or surfaces that may have contacted the dressing.
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