Dallas Fort Worth, TX, August 15, 2026 —

H-E-B has expanded its recall of fresh jalapeños in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, adding nearly 20 more products to the list on Friday. The expansion comes as more items are being linked to Salmonella contamination.

The grocery chain initiated the recall due to concerns about potential Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals may experience fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Long-term complications can include arterial infections, endocarditis, and arthritis.

The specific number of additional items added to the recall was not provided, nor were the specific product names beyond fresh jalapeños. The company has not released a timeline for when the recalled jalapeños were distributed or when the expansion took effect beyond stating it occurred on Friday. No specific store locations within Dallas-Fort Worth were detailed in the announcement, suggesting a widespread impact across the region for affected H-E-B stores.

H-E-B has not provided details on the number of illnesses reported in connection with the recalled jalapeños. The company is advising customers who may have purchased the affected fresh jalapeños to discard them immediately or return them to the store for a full refund.

Further details regarding the specific products included in the expanded recall, the duration of their availability, and any potential impact on consumers are still forthcoming. H-E-B has stated it is working to ensure the safety of its products and is cooperating with relevant health authorities.



Story summarized from the original created by Nick.Viviani@fox.com (Nick Viviani) on www.fox4news.com, see more information here.

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