Check Your Jalapeños: Hardie’s Fresh Foods Voluntary Recall (Possible Salmonella)
Check your jalapeños: Dairyland Produce, LLC dba Hardie’s Fresh Foods is issuing a voluntary recall for Hardie’s Fresh Foods Pepper Jalapeno 5-lb packs because of possible Salmonella contamination. If your household has these peppers, stop using them immediately and follow the disposal/return instructions in the FDA recall notice.
Check your groceries (use the label on the bag)
Before you decide what to do next, compare what you have to the product details listed by the company in the FDA notice:
- Product name: Hardie’s Fresh Foods Pepper Jalapeno 5-lb packs
- Company/firm: Dairyland Produce, LLC dba Hardie’s Fresh Foods
- Reason for recall: possible Salmonella
If the bag you have matches this exact product description and pack size: do not taste, cook, or “save some for later.” Treat it as recalled and follow the company’s FDA-listed next steps for disposal and/or return.
Who should be extra cautious?
Salmonella can be especially risky for certain people. If anyone in your household is young, older, pregnant, or immunocompromised, be extra careful with recalled produce—especially if peppers were already handled, sliced, or eaten before you noticed the notice.
If you’re unsure whether someone may have eaten peppers from the recalled bag(s), focus on the food-safety actions below: stop using the peppers, avoid further contact with recalled items, and follow the guidance in the FDA notice.
What to do today
- Stop using the recalled jalapeños now. Don’t cook them “to make it safe.”
- Follow the disposal and/or return instructions from the FDA notice. Use the instructions specifically listed there—this recall can include particular steps the company wants customers to take.
- Avoid reusing the recalled peppers or any portion of them.
- Prevent cross-contamination: if you handled the peppers (for example, cutting/slicing), be sure other foods and kitchen surfaces are not exposed to leftover juice or pepper residue. Clean and sanitize common contact surfaces as you normally would when handling produce.
If you already ate some
If someone ate peppers from the recalled product before it was identified, the safest move is to stop consuming the recalled item and follow food-safety guidance from credible public health sources. For personal medical questions—especially if someone develops concerning symptoms—contact a healthcare professional. (This article isn’t medical advice.)
What can you cook instead this week?
If you were planning to use jalapeños for heat, you can keep dinner moving with options that don’t rely on the recalled peppers. Until you’re confident you don’t have the recalled product in your kitchen, consider:
- Swapping in non-jalapeño peppers (choose items other than the recalled Hardie’s Fresh Foods jalapeño 5-lb packs)
- Using jalapeño-free flavor boosts like pepper flakes, hot sauce, or other chili seasonings you already have that are not tied to the recalled product
- Adjusting recipes to focus on mild-to-spicy flavor directions without those specific peppers
If you want recall-safe confidence, stick to products you can clearly identify as not the recalled jalapeños.
Where to double-check for updates
For the most up-to-date consumer information, check the official listings on FDA and follow the step-by-step recall guidance on FoodSafety.gov. You can also browse the CDC foodborne outbreaks page to see where investigations are posted—helpful if you’re tracking related food safety news in general.
