CLASS II Food recall · Reported 11 Mar 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Herdez Chilpotle Peppers recalled by MegaMex Foods, LLC - R&D
MegaMex Foods LLC - R&D Center is recalling Herdez Chilpotle Peppers, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 6 Feb 2015 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-1379-2015
- FDA event ID
- 70476
- Recalling firm
- MegaMex Foods LLC - R&D Center, Orange, CA
- Brand
- Herdez Chilpotle
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 6 Feb 2015
- FDA classified
- 3 Mar 2015
- Reported
- 11 Mar 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Undeclared Wheat & Gluten
- Product category
- Peppers
Timeline
| 6 Feb 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 3 Mar 2015 | Classified by FDA | +25 days |
| 11 Mar 2015 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
MegaMex Foods is recalling Herdez Chilpotle Peppers product due to an undeclared wheat allergen.
Product as listed by the FDA
Herdez Chilpotle Peppers, 7oz., Item No. 52738, UPC 072878285131
Where it was distributed
Nationwide in US
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
MegaMex Foods is recalling Herdez Chilpotle Peppers product due to an undeclared wheat allergen.
Which lots are affected?
Lot Numbers: LF 01304, LF 01314, LF 02014, LF 05084, LF 05094, LF 05294, LF 05304, LF 05314, LF 06174, LF 06244, LF 06254, LF 06264, LF 10184, LF 10214, LF 10224, LF 10234.
Where was it sold?
Nationwide in US
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 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.
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