CLASS I Food recall · Reported 14 Aug 2024 · FDA Enforcement Report

Habanero Peppers packaged into carton recalled by Wiers Farm

Wiers Farm is recalling Habanero Peppers packaged into carton, distributed in 18 states. The recall was initiated on 11 Jul 2024 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot No 240705, 240706, 240707, 240708, 240709, 240710, 240711, 240712
Quantity recalled441 cases

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-1688-2024
FDA event ID
94998
Recalling firm
Wiers Farm, Willard, OH
Brand
Wiers
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
11 Jul 2024
FDA classified
8 Aug 2024
Reported
14 Aug 2024
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category
Listeria
Product category
Peppers

Timeline

11 Jul 2024Recall initiated by company
8 Aug 2024Classified by FDA+28 days
14 Aug 2024Published in enforcement report+6 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Listeria monocyotgenes contamination

Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.

Product as listed by the FDA

Wiers Farm - Habanero Peppers packaged into 1lb carton - 3lb per case

Where it was distributed

CT, DE, IL, IN, KY, ME, MD, MI, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, TN, VA, WV

ConnecticutDelawareIllinoisIndianaKentuckyMarylandMaineMichiganMissouriNorth CarolinaNew JerseyNew YorkOhioPennsylvaniaRhode IslandTennesseeVirginiaWest Virginia

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Listeria monocyotgenes contamination

Which lots are affected?

Lot No 240705, 240706, 240707, 240708, 240709, 240710, 240711, 240712

Where was it sold?

CT, DE, IL, IN, KY, ME, MD, MI, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, TN, VA, WV

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 I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

26 other products · FDA event 94998

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Hungarian Wax Peppers packaged into carton recalled by Wiers Farm.

ReportedClassRecallCompanyReasonWhere
CLASS IHungarian Wax Peppers packaged into carton recalled by Wiers FarmWiersWiers FarmListeria18 states
CLASS ICilantro packaged into cartons recalled by Wiers FarmWiersWiers FarmListeria18 states
CLASS IOrganic Bell Peppers packaged into trays recalled by Wiers FarmWiersWiers FarmListeria18 states
CLASS IAnaheim Peppers packaged into cartons recalled by Wiers FarmWiersWiers FarmListeria18 states
CLASS IWiers Farm - Poblano packaged in 16oz plastic bag recalledWiersWiers FarmListeria18 states
CLASS IWiers Farm - Eggplant packaged in 1lb cartons - case size dependent recalledWiersWiers FarmListeria18 states
CLASS IRed Cabbage recalled by Wiers FarmWiersWiers FarmListeria18 states
CLASS IWhole Cucumbers bulk recalled by Wiers FarmWiersWiers FarmListeria18 states
CLASS IPlain Parsley recalled by Wiers FarmWiersWiers FarmListeria18 states
CLASS IPickling Cucumber recalled by Wiers FarmWiersWiers FarmListeria18 states
CLASS IGreen Bell Pepper packaged into carton recalled by Wiers FarmWiersWiers FarmListeria18 states
CLASS IMustard Greens recalled by Wiers FarmWiersWiers FarmListeria18 states
CLASS IWhole Salad Cucumbers bagged recalled by Wiers FarmWiersWiers FarmListeria18 states
CLASS IOrganic Yellow Squash packaged into trays recalled by Wiers FarmWiersWiers FarmListeria18 states
CLASS IWiers Farm - Cubanelle packaged in 16oz plastic bag - 10 bags recalledWiersWiers FarmListeria18 states
CLASS IWiers Farm - Tomatillos packaged in 1lb cartons recalledWiersWiers FarmListeria18 states
CLASS IJalapenos packaged into bags - case size dependent on customer recalledWiersWiers FarmListeria18 states
CLASS IOrganic Cucumber packaged into trays - cases dependent on customer recalledWiersWiers FarmListeria18 states
CLASS IOrganic Zucchini Squash packaged into trays recalled by Wiers FarmWiersWiers FarmListeria18 states
CLASS IAcron Squash recalled by Wiers FarmWiersWiers FarmListeria18 states
CLASS IGreen Cabbage recalled by Wiers FarmWiersWiers FarmListeria18 states
CLASS ISerrano Peppers recalled by Wiers FarmWiersWiers FarmListeria18 states
CLASS IMixed Vegetable recalled by Wiers FarmWiersWiers FarmListeria18 states
CLASS IGreen Beans recalled by Wiers FarmWiersWiers FarmListeria18 states
CLASS ISpaghetti Squash recalled by Wiers FarmWiersWiers FarmListeria18 states
CLASS IButternut Squash recalled by Wiers FarmWiersWiers FarmListeria18 states

More recalls from Wiers Farm

All 27
ReportedClassRecallCompanyReasonWhere
FoodCLASS IButternut Squash recalled by Wiers FarmWiersWiers FarmListeria18 states
FoodCLASS ISpaghetti Squash recalled by Wiers FarmWiersWiers FarmListeria18 states
FoodCLASS IGreen Beans recalled by Wiers FarmWiersWiers FarmListeria18 states
FoodCLASS IMixed Vegetable recalled by Wiers FarmWiersWiers FarmListeria18 states
FoodCLASS ISerrano Peppers recalled by Wiers FarmWiersWiers FarmListeria18 states

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