WinCo Salsa Bean Dip Recall: The Recalled Ingredient Inside It Is One You’ve Already Heard About

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Remember the peperoncini recall over a possible pest problem? It just triggered a second recall, this time of a popular party dip.

WinCo Foods is recalling its Salsa Bean Dip trays because they were made using G.L. Mezzetta peperoncini, the same peperoncini that Mezzetta itself already recalled.

If you shop at WinCo and have a tray of this dip sitting in your fridge, here’s what to check.

What Was Recalled

WinCo Foods pulled two sizes of its Salsa Bean Dip Tray:

• Salsa Bean Dip Tray Express, 54 ounces, UPC starting 2-67173.
• Salsa Bean Dip Tray, 16-Inch Catering size, 104 ounces, UPC starting 2-67240.

Both are recalled if they carry a “best if used by” date between August 14 and September 25, 2026.

The recall covers WinCo Foods retail locations in Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.

Why It Was Recalled

This recall exists because of an ingredient, not because of anything WinCo did wrong in its own kitchens.

The dip was made with peperoncini from G.L. Mezzetta, and Mezzetta recalled that peperoncini after social media reports raised concerns about a potential pest inclusion.

WinCo says it didn’t observe any pests during its own production of the dip, and the company hasn’t received any complaints about pests or illness tied to this product. But because the underlying ingredient was recalled, WinCo pulled the finished product out of caution.

No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.

What You Should Do

Given the short shelf life of this kind of fresh dip, WinCo notes it’s likely already been eaten. Still, if you have a tray left with a best-if-used-by date in that window:

• Don’t eat it.
• Throw it away, or bring it back to WinCo.
• Contact WinCo Foods Customer Service at 1-800-824-1706, or through their website, if you have questions or want to discuss a refund.

Is This Recall a Big Deal?

This one is regional, limited to eight Western states where WinCo operates, and no illnesses have been reported. On its own, that makes it a lower-severity recall.

What makes it worth knowing about is the ripple effect: one recalled ingredient, a jar of peperoncini, has now caused a second recall of a completely different finished product. If you’ve been wondering whether a recalled ingredient can “hide” inside something else on the shelf, this is a real example of exactly that happening.

FAQ

How do I know if my dip is part of the recall?

Check the UPC code and “best if used by” date on the tray label. Only the 54-ounce Express tray (UPC starting 2-67173) and the 104-ounce Catering tray (UPC starting 2-67240), with best-if-used-by dates between August 14 and September 25, 2026, are recalled.

Is it dangerous to eat?

No illnesses have been reported. The concern is a potential pest inclusion in the peperoncini ingredient, not a bacterial contamination.

What do I do if I have a recalled tray?

Throw it away or return it to WinCo. The product has a short shelf life, so it’s likely already been consumed by most households.

Is this the same as the Mezzetta peperoncini recall?

It’s connected but separate. Mezzetta recalled its peperoncini directly. WinCo is recalling this dip because it was made using that same recalled peperoncini as an ingredient.

Where can I see the official recall notice?

The FDA posted WinCo Foods’ recall notice on October 2, 2026. See the full FDA.gov announcement here.

For another recent recall tied to a single contaminated ingredient, see our coverage of the Lior Cinnamon recall. And for more on how FDA recall classes work, check out our breakdown of the Coco G’s popcorn recall.