CLASS I Food recall · Reported 6 Nov 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Red and Green Bell Peppers recalled by Orange County Produce
Orange County Produce is recalling Red and Green Bell Peppers, distributed in California. The recall was initiated on 6 Oct 2013 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-0084-2014
- FDA event ID
- 66453
- Recalling firm
- Orange County Produce, Irvine, CA
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 6 Oct 2013
- FDA classified
- 28 Oct 2013
- Reported
- 6 Nov 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Peppers
Timeline
| 6 Oct 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 28 Oct 2013 | Classified by FDA | +22 days |
| 6 Nov 2013 | 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
Orange County Produce, LLC is recalling fresh red and green Bell Peppers because they may have the potential to be contaminated with 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
Red and Green Bell Peppers, 25 lbs.
Where it was distributed
CA
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Orange County Produce, LLC is recalling fresh red and green Bell Peppers because they may have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
Lot # SB 7 920, SB 7 923, SB 7 924
Where was it sold?
CA
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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