CLASS I ONGOING Food recall · Reported 26 Aug 2026 · FDA Enforcement Report
Jalapeno Pepper recalled by Coast Citrus Distributors
Coast Citrus Distributors is recalling Jalapeno Pepper, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 22 Jul 2026 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
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
- H-1242-2026
- FDA event ID
- 99569
- Recalling firm
- Coast Citrus Distributors, San Diego, CA
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 22 Jul 2026
- FDA classified
- 18 Aug 2026
- Reported
- 26 Aug 2026
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Peppers
Timeline
| 22 Jul 2026 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 18 Aug 2026 | Classified by FDA | +27 days |
| 26 Aug 2026 | 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
Potential Salmonella Javiana contamination
Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.
Product as listed by the FDA
Jalapeno Pepper packaged in bulk generic Coast Tropical cardboard packaging. Packaged in assorted bulk package sizes (10lbs, 40lbs, 35lbs, 20lbs, 38lbs 1 1/9 Bushel) ; Product of MX; Coast Tropical TX UPCs 73296608113; 73296600558; 73296610927; 73296600559; 732966107055; 02060042710
Where it was distributed
Products were distributed primarily to wholesale distributors in the central and east coast states. Product has been further distributed nationwide and is packaged in bulk containers intended for further processing. No retail distribution has been identified as of 08/10/2026.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Potential Salmonella Javiana contamination
Which lots are affected?
No lot code information. Recall is for all product with a pack date of 07/01/2026 through 07/31/2026
Where was it sold?
Products were distributed primarily to wholesale distributors in the central and east coast states. Product has been further distributed nationwide and is packaged in bulk containers intended for further processing. No retail distribution has been identified as of 08/10/2026.
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.
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