ANNOUNCED ONGOING Food recall · Reported 25 Sep 2026 · FDA company announcement, classification pending
Mezzetta Greek peppers/ Golden Greek Peperoncini, Medium Heat recalled
G. L. Mezzetta is recalling Mezzetta Greek peppers/ Golden Greek Peperoncini, Medium Heat. The recall was initiated on 23 Sep 2026 and is listed as ongoing.
Recall details
- Recall number
- FDA-PR-942eb3579fa8
- Recalling firm
- G. L. Mezzetta
- Brand
- Mezzetta
- Classification
- Pending
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 23 Sep 2026
- Reported
- 25 Sep 2026
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Peppers
Timeline
| 23 Sep 2026 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 25 Sep 2026 | Published in enforcement report | +2 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 foreign objects such as Pest contaminant in jar. Your Trust Matters to Us For generations, families have trusted Mezzetta products on their tables. We take that trust seriously, which is why we want to share what we know about a voluntary recall involving a specific lot of Mezzetta Greek Peppers and the actions we are taking. We’re aware of a video circulating on social media showing a pest contaminant in a jar of Mezzetta Greek Peppers. We’re in contact with the consumer and have moved quickly to investigate the situation and initiate a voluntary recall. At this time, we have received no reports of illness or injury. Based on the information currently available, the recall applies to the specific product and lot identified below. A Limited Voluntary Recall The recall applies only to:Mezzetta Greek Peppers, 32 oz.SKU: 10106328Lot: 720106We have detailed production and distribution records that allow us to identify where product from the recalled lot was distributed.We have identified the customers that received product from the recalled lot and are working directly with them to isolate and remove the affected product from sale.We Moved Quickly We have arranged to retrieve and examine the product involved in the original consumer report and are reviewing the relevant production, sanitation and food-safety records as part of our ongoing investigation.We immediately took action to identify where the product was distributed and work with affected customers to isolate and remove it from sale. As our investigation continues, we’l
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the company
Mezzetta Greek peppers/ Golden Greek Peperoncini, Medium Heat
Where it was distributed
Not stated.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product may contain foreign objects such as Pest contaminant in jar. Your Trust Matters to Us For generations, families have trusted Mezzetta products on their tables. We take that trust seriously, which is why we want to share what we know about a voluntary recall involving a specific lot of Mezzetta Greek Peppers and the actions we are taking. We’re aware of a video circulating on social media showing a pest contaminant in a jar of Mezzetta Greek Peppers. We’re in contact with the consumer and have moved quickly to investigate the situation and initiate a voluntary recall. At this time, we have received no reports of illness or injury. Based on the information currently available, the recall applies to the specific product and lot identified below. A Limited Voluntary Recall The recall applies only to:Mezzetta Greek Peppers, 32 oz.SKU: 10106328Lot: 720106We have detailed production and distribution records that allow us to identify where product from the recalled lot was distributed.We have identified the customers that received product from the recalled lot and are working directly with them to isolate and remove the affected product from sale.We Moved Quickly We have arranged to retrieve and examine the product involved in the original consumer report and are reviewing the relevant production, sanitation and food-safety records as part of our ongoing investigation.We immediately took action to identify where the product was distributed and work with affected customers to isolate and remove it from sale. As our investigation continues, we’l
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 an unclassified recall mean?
The FDA assigns a class once it has assessed the health risk. Until then the recall is listed without one.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. This is a company announcement published by the FDA; the FDA has not yet classified the recall. The record is updated when the classification appears in the Enforcement Report. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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