Dairyland Produce LLC, operating as Hardie's Fresh Foods in Houston and Dallas, has recalled 5-pound bags of jalapeños due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed to specific Costco locations in the Stafford, Texas area. The recall adds a new chapter to what has been a difficult summer for jalapeños in the supply chain.
This is a separate action from the broader Sinaloa-linked Salmonella outbreak that has been circulating since earlier in the summer, though the pathogen and commodity are the same. Retailers and distributors sourcing jalapeños should be tracking this event independently, as it involves a different supplier and distribution channel — Costco warehouse clubs rather than foodservice.
Buyers still carrying jalapeño inventory from Texas-area distributors should confirm sourcing documentation and traceability records are current. Given the recent history with this commodity, any Salmonella-adjacent recall is likely to draw consumer and media attention quickly.