H-E-B Jalapeño Dressing Recall: Salata Pulled Over Salmonella Risk

This is for Texas H-E-B shoppers who have a bottle of Salata Jalapeño Avocado Dressing in the refrigerator right now. Salata Dressings just recalled this dressing over possible Salmonella contamination tied to the ongoing jalapeño outbreak. Here is exactly what to check and what to do next.

Quick Takeaways

• Product: Salata Jalapeño Avocado Dressing, 12 oz plastic bottle with black cap
• Why: Possible Salmonella contamination from diced jalapeños used in the dressing
• Best By dates affected: 11/05/2026, 11/13/2026, 11/18/2026, or 11/25/2026
• Where sold: Texas H-E-B grocery stores
• Illnesses reported: None so far
• What to do: Do not eat it. Return it to H-E-B for a full refund.

What Happened

Salata Dressings of Houston, Texas is recalling its Jalapeño Avocado Dressing after a supplier notified the company that diced jalapeños used in the recipe may have been contaminated with Salmonella. The company announced the recall on August 11, 2026, and the FDA posted it on August 14.

Salata says it identified all affected product, stopped distribution, and notified H-E-B directly. No illnesses had been reported when the recall was announced.

Check Your Fridge For This

The recalled dressing is sold cold in the refrigerated section at H-E-B. Here is what to look for on the bottle.

• Package size: 12 oz plastic (PET) bottle with a black cap
• Best By dates: 11/05/2026, 11/13/2026, 11/18/2026, or 11/25/2026
• Brand: Salata Signature Salad Dressing, Jalapeño Avocado

If your bottle matches one of these Best By dates, do not eat it, even if it still looks and smells fine.

Where the Dressing Was Sold

The recalled dressing was distributed to H-E-B grocery stores in Texas between July 13 and August 5, 2026. This is a Texas-only recall, so if you shop at H-E-B and bought this dressing during that window, it is worth a quick fridge check.

Why This Is Part of a Bigger Outbreak

This is not an isolated incident. The jalapeños behind this recall are connected to a larger multistate Salmonella outbreak the FDA is currently investigating, tied to jalapeño peppers distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors.

That same outbreak is why we already covered the Taylor Farms salsa and guacamole recall earlier this month. Several other brands and retailers have issued their own downstream recalls tied to the same jalapeño supply, so if you shop at H-E-B, Walmart, Kroger, Target, or Whole Foods in an affected state, it is worth double checking any recent jalapeño-containing product in your fridge.

What To Do Right Now

• Do not eat it. If your bottle matches one of the affected Best By dates, skip it.
• Return it to H-E-B. You can bring it back to the store for a full refund.
• Clean your fridge shelf. Wipe down anywhere the bottle sat, along with any nearby containers it may have touched.
• Wash your hands after handling the recalled product.

When To Call a Doctor

Most healthy adults recover from Salmonella without medical treatment. But it is worth knowing the symptoms.

Call a healthcare provider if you develop fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain after eating the recalled dressing, especially if symptoms are severe or do not improve on their own. Mention that you ate a recalled product so they can factor that into what they are looking for.

The Bottom Line

If you shop at H-E-B in Texas and have Salata Jalapeño Avocado Dressing in your refrigerator, check the Best By date on the bottle. If it matches one of the four dates above, return it for a refund instead of using it.

No illnesses have been reported so far, and this recall is exactly the kind of early action that keeps it that way.

For the full FDA announcement, including the manufacturer’s contact information, you can read Salata Dressings’ recall notice on FDA.gov.

This recall is connected to the same outbreak behind the Taylor Farms salsa and guacamole recall we covered earlier. If you want to see everything else we have flagged recently, our recall archive is a quick way to check.