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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has raised the recall of several products sold at Whole Foods Market to Class I, its highest risk category. These products include guacamole, salsas, pico de gallo, and other prepared foods.

The recall is related to the potential risk of Salmonella contamination, as the recalled products contain jalapeño peppers supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors. Authorities identified a producer in Sinaloa, Mexico, as the likely source of the affected jalapeños.

The FDA uses Class I classification when there is a reasonable likelihood that consumption of or exposure to a product could cause serious health consequences or even death.

The Whole Foods recall was originally announced on August 12 and includes products distributed in several U.S. states. These products include various types of guacamole, salsas, and other prepared foods from the Produce and Prepared Foods sections.

The alert is part of a broader investigation into a Salmonella javiana outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers. According to the FDA's latest update, 431 cases of illness have been reported in 32 states, with 57 hospitalizations and no deaths reported so far.

The FDA advises consumers not to eat, sell, or serve the recalled products and to review official information to identify affected items. Whole Foods has also indicated that customers who purchased products included in the recall can request a refund.

Although no illnesses have been specifically linked to the recalled Whole Foods products, the Class I alert reflects the potential severity of the health risk and continues the investigation into the distribution chain of the contaminated jalapeños.