CLASS II Food recall · Reported 19 Jul 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Birds Eye Chilies Mjg # 8178, Polybags recalled by Morris J. Golombeck
Morris J. Golombeck is recalling Birds Eye Chilies Mjg # 8178, Polybags, distributed in 8 states. The recall was initiated on 6 Jun 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-2537-2017
- FDA event ID
- 77502
- Recalling firm
- Morris J. Golombeck, Brooklyn, NY
- Brand
- Birds EYE
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 6 Jun 2017
- FDA classified
- 10 Jul 2017
- Reported
- 19 Jul 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 6 Jun 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 10 Jul 2017 | Classified by FDA | +34 days |
| 19 Jul 2017 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product may contain peanuts
Product as listed by the FDA
BIRDS EYE CHILIES MJG # 8178, Polybags Net wt. 25 Kg (50-55 Lbs.) Imported from Madagascar
Where it was distributed
CA, FL GA, IL, IMA , MD, NY,PA, TX Foreign: Canada
CaliforniaFloridaGeorgiaIllinoisMarylandNew YorkPennsylvaniaTexas
Questions about this recall
Is Birds Eye Chilies Mjg # 8178, Polybags recalled?
Yes. Morris J. Golombeck recalled Birds Eye Chilies Mjg # 8178, Polybags on 6 Jun 2017. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-2537-2017.
Why was it recalled?
Product may contain peanuts
Which lots are affected?
MJG # 8178
Where was it sold?
CA, FL GA, IL, IMA , MD, NY,PA, TX Foreign: Canada
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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