CLASS I Food recall · Reported 20 Jan 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Picosito Jalapenos recalled by Sweet Superior
Sweet Superior is recalling Picosito Jalapenos, distributed in Illinois, Texas. The recall was initiated on 11 Dec 2015 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
- F-0469-2016
- FDA event ID
- 72844
- Recalling firm
- Sweet Superior, Mcallen, TX
- Brand
- Picosito Jalapenos
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 11 Dec 2015
- FDA classified
- 11 Jan 2016
- Reported
- 20 Jan 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Peppers
Timeline
| 11 Dec 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 11 Jan 2016 | Classified by FDA | +31 days |
| 20 Jan 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Tested positive for Salmonella.
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
PICOSITO Jalapenos Distributed by: Sweet Superior Fruit LTD. CO. PRODUCE OF MEXICO
Where it was distributed
TX and IL
Questions about this recall
Is Picosito Jalapenos recalled?
Yes. Sweet Superior recalled Picosito Jalapenos on 11 Dec 2015. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0469-2016.
Why was it recalled?
Tested positive for Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
LOT ORTI04
Where was it sold?
TX and IL
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 21 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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