BURLINGTON, Vt. : Regional grocery retailer Hannaford Supermarkets has initiated a voluntary product recall across its store locations for select prepared deli meals and fresh produce items. The corporate safety action comes in response to a broader, multistate supply chain disruption involving imported jalapeño peppers linked to an ongoing Salmonella outbreak.
According to notices issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the trace-back investigation originated from fresh jalapeños grown in Sinaloa, Mexico, and distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors. In response, Hannaford proactively removed all implicated inventory from its retail shelves.
Recalled Products and Identification Details
The product recall applies to six specific prepared items sold in Hannaford deli and produce departments. Consumers who purchased any of the following items prior to the recall notice are advised to check product packaging for matching best-by date codes:
-
Beans, Rice & Cheese Burrito (Prepared Deli) — Best-by dates: August 7 – August 11, 2026
-
Classic Beef Burrito (Prepared Deli) — Best-by dates: August 7 – August 12, 2026
-
Chicken Verde Burrito (Prepared Deli) — Best-by dates: August 7 – August 10, 2026
-
Chipotle Chicken Tortilla Wrap (Prepared Deli) — Best-by dates: August 7 – August 10, 2026
-
Diced Jalapeños (4 oz & 3.75 oz, Produce Dept) — Best-by dates: August 9 & August 12, 2026
-
Pico De Gallo Salsa (4 oz & 7 oz, Produce Dept) — Best-by dates: August 9 – August 12, 2026
Consumer Action and Health Guidance
Federal health authorities and store officials recommend the following immediate steps for consumers who may have purchased these items:
-
Do Not Consume: Discard affected items immediately or store them securely until returning them to the retailer.
-
Full Refund Policy: Customers can return affected items to any Hannaford Supermarket location for a full refund at the customer service desk.
-
Sanitize Preparation Areas: Wash and sanitize all refrigerator surfaces, drawers, or utensils that came into direct contact with the recalled packaging to eliminate cross-contamination risks.
-
Health Monitoring: Salmonella infection typically causes fever, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea within 12 to 72 hours of exposure. Individuals experiencing severe or persistent symptoms should contact a healthcare professional promptly.
