Costco Jalapeño Recall: Check These Peppers for Salmonella Risk
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Last verified: August 18, 2026
Texas Costco shoppers, check your jalapeños. Hardie’s Fresh Foods has recalled 5 pound bags of jalapeño peppers sold at two Costco Business Centers in Texas because of possible Salmonella contamination. If you shopped at the Dallas or Stafford Costco Business Center between mid July and early August, this is worth two minutes of your time.
Here is what to check, where to check it, and what to do if your bag matches.
Quick Recall Facts
| Product | Jalapeño Peppers, 5 lb bags (Costco item #514606) |
| Company | Dairyland Produce, LLC, doing business as Hardie’s Fresh Foods |
| Recall reason | Potential Salmonella contamination |
| Affected locations | Costco Business Center #1487, Stafford, TX and Costco Business Center #0655, Dallas, TX |
| Production dates | July 11 through July 22, 2026 |
| Purchase window | Roughly July 13 through August 5, 2026 |
| Consumer action | Do not eat. Return to Costco for a full refund |
What Jalapeños Are Being Recalled?
The recalled product is a 5 pound bag of jalapeño peppers packaged in clear plastic. Hardie’s Fresh Foods repacked these peppers under seven specific lot codes, all produced between July 11 and July 22, 2026.
If you have a bag in your fridge, check it against these lot codes:
- X2741775
- X2741859
- X2744163
- X2744706
- X2746349
- X2746490
- X2748743
The lot code is printed on the bag label. If you cannot find it or the bag has already been opened and repackaged into another container, the safest move is to treat any jalapeños purchased from these two stores in that window as recalled.
Which Costco Stores Sold the Jalapeños?
This recall applies to two Texas locations only:
- Costco Business Center #1487, Stafford, Texas
- Costco Business Center #0655, Dallas, Texas
This is not a nationwide Costco recall. If you bought jalapeños at a regular Costco warehouse, or at a Costco outside of Texas, this specific recall does not apply to you.
One note of caution here. Costco separately notified members at its Orlando Business Center about a different 5 pound jalapeño recall from another supplier, Todd’s Quality Tomatoes. That is a different company and a different production run than the Hardie’s product covered here. If you shop in Florida, don’t assume the details match. Check the notice specific to your store.
Why Are the Jalapeños Being Recalled?
Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause food poisoning. It does not change how food looks, smells, or tastes, so you cannot tell contaminated jalapeños apart from safe ones just by looking at them. That is exactly why lot codes and purchase dates matter more than a visual check.
Hardie’s Fresh Foods has stopped production and distribution of this product while the recall is underway.
Is This Connected to the Larger Jalapeño Salmonella Outbreak?
Yes, but with an important distinction. The FDA and CDC are investigating a separate, larger multistate outbreak of Salmonella Javiana linked to fresh jalapeños grown in Sinaloa, Mexico and distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors. As of the FDA’s most recent update, that outbreak has been linked to 345 illnesses across 27 states, including 36 hospitalizations and no reported deaths.
That larger outbreak is what triggered a wave of recalls from Taylor Farms, Whole Foods, H-E-B, Kroger, Target, and several other retailers for prepared foods made with jalapeños, things like guacamole, pico de gallo, and sandwiches.
The Hardie’s Fresh Foods recall covered in this article is a separate company action tied to its own Costco supply chain in Texas. At this time, no illnesses have been officially confirmed as directly linked to this specific Hardie’s product. Think of it as one recall inside a much bigger, ongoing food safety story rather than a confirmed source of the outbreak itself.
If you’re also keeping an eye on the H-E-B side of this story, we recently covered the Salata Jalapeño Avocado Dressing recall, which is tied to the same broader outbreak.
What Should You Do If You Bought Them?
- Check where you shopped. This recall only applies to the Stafford and Dallas Costco Business Centers.
- Check the lot code on the bag. Compare it against the seven codes listed above.
- Do not eat the jalapeños if your bag matches, even if they look and smell fine.
- Return the product to Costco for a full refund. You do not need a receipt at most Costco locations.
- Wash anything the peppers touched. Cutting boards, knives, and countertops should be cleaned with hot soapy water if they came in contact with the recalled peppers.
What Are the Symptoms of Salmonella?
Most people who get sick from Salmonella develop diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. Symptoms typically start somewhere between 6 hours and 6 days after eating contaminated food, and most healthy adults recover on their own within about a week.
Salmonella can be more serious for young children, older adults, pregnant women, and anyone with a weakened immune system. In rare cases, the infection can spread beyond the gut and require medical treatment.
This article is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for medical advice. If you ate the recalled jalapeños and are experiencing symptoms, contact your doctor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are all Costco jalapeños recalled? No. This recall is limited to 5 pound bags of jalapeños from Hardie’s Fresh Foods sold at the Stafford and Dallas, Texas Business Centers. Jalapeños from other stores or other suppliers are not included in this specific recall.
Which Costco locations are affected? Costco Business Center #1487 in Stafford, Texas and Costco Business Center #0655 in Dallas, Texas.
What lot numbers are recalled? X2741775, X2741859, X2744163, X2744706, X2746349, X2746490, and X2748743.
Can I tell if jalapeños have Salmonella by looking at them? No. Contaminated produce usually looks, smells, and tastes normal. The only reliable way to check is by matching the store, purchase date, and lot code.
What should I do if I already ate the jalapeños? Watch for symptoms like diarrhea, fever, or stomach cramps over the next several days. Contact your doctor if symptoms develop, especially if you’re in a higher risk group.
Is this connected to the larger jalapeño outbreak? It’s related but distinct. The Hardie’s recall is its own company action tied to Costco’s Texas supply chain. The broader outbreak involves jalapeños from a different supplier, Coast Citrus Distributors, and has affected prepared foods at multiple retailers nationwide.
Bottom Line
Don’t panic over this one. Check the store, check the package, check the lot code. If your jalapeños match, skip them and get your refund. If they don’t match, you’re in the clear.
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