CLASS II ONGOING Food recall · Reported 14 Oct 2026 · FDA Enforcement Report
Mezzetta Golden Greek Peperoncini Medium Heat G.L. Mezzetta recalled
G L Mezzetta is recalling Mezzetta Golden Greek Peperoncini Medium Heat G.L. Mezzetta, Inc., American Canyon, Napa, distributed in 22 states. The recall was initiated on 19 Sep 2026 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
- H-0007-2027
- FDA event ID
- 99937
- Recalling firm
- G L Mezzetta, American Canyon, CA
- Brand
- Mezzetta
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 19 Sep 2026
- FDA classified
- 2 Oct 2026
- Reported
- 14 Oct 2026
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 19 Sep 2026 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 2 Oct 2026 | Classified by FDA | +13 days |
| 14 Oct 2026 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Potential contamination with foreign objects: mice.
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 FDA
Mezzetta GOLDEN GREEK PEPERONCINI MEDIUM HEAT 32 FL OZ G.L. MEZZETTA, INC., AMERICAN CANYON, NAPA VALLEY, CA 94503 PRODUCT OF GREECE UPC: 073214003280
Where it was distributed
Domestic: AZ, CA, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI. Foreign: Not applicable.
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Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Potential contamination with foreign objects: mice.
Which lots are affected?
Lots: 720106. Best if used by: July 2029.
Where was it sold?
Domestic: AZ, CA, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI. Foreign: Not applicable.
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 Oct 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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