Fresh Thai chili peppers recall
Recalled by Fruit Treasure Inc · San Diego, CA, United States
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
The firm recalled the Thai chili peppers because FDA analytical results revealed the presence of Salmonella.
Pathogen: Salmonella
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What was recalled
Fresh Thai chili peppers. Loose fresh Thai chili peppers packaged with inner plastic mesh bag into paper carton cardboard boxes. Imported bulk. Outer carton labeling reads in part: "***PRODUCE OF MEXICO***JAMMIN PEPPERS***THAI CHILI***DISTRIBUTED BY: JT BROKERAGE 651 KOHLER ST. LOS ANGELES, CA 90021***WWW.JAMMINPEPPERS.COM***".
Quantity: 25 lb-43cartons
Lot codes, dates and UPCs
A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.
Bulk outer carton labelets with Lot # 162. Sold to retail with no coding or marks.
Where it was sold
California
FDA's distribution note: Within California.
Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.
- Recalling firm
- Fruit Treasure Inc
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall initiated
- May 28, 2013
- In FDA report of
- Jun 19, 2013
- Terminated
- Nov 14, 2014
- FDA recall number
- F-1524-2013 · event 65299
- Official record
- FDA enforcement report search