CLASS II Food recall · Reported 28 Aug 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Roasted Red Bell Pepper Plus Powder recalled by Pacific Pure Aid
Pacific Pure Aid is recalling Roasted Red Bell Pepper Plus Powder, distributed in California, Illinois, Kentucky, New Jersey, Ohio. The recall was initiated on 17 Apr 2013 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
- F-1816-2013
- FDA event ID
- 65704
- Recalling firm
- Pacific Pure Aid, Silverton, OR
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 17 Apr 2013
- FDA classified
- 19 Aug 2013
- Reported
- 28 Aug 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Peppers
Timeline
| 17 Apr 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 19 Aug 2013 | Classified by FDA | +124 days |
| 28 Aug 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
The product contained gluten and is sold as gluten free.
Product as listed by the FDA
Roasted Red Bell Pepper Plus Powder 50 lb carton
Where it was distributed
CA, NJ, KY, OH, and IL Foreign - France, Ireland, Australia, England, and Hungry
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The product contained gluten and is sold as gluten free.
Which lots are affected?
Product # 68237; Lot # 2193 expiration date January 11, 2013 Lot # 2215 expiration date February 2, 2013 Lot numbers runs for a 24 hour period. The first number is the year; the last three numbers are the Julian date for the day the product was manufactured.
Where was it sold?
CA, NJ, KY, OH, and IL Foreign - France, Ireland, Australia, England, and Hungry
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 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.
Other products in this recall event
2 other products · FDA event 65704This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Thai Chili Flake recalled by Pacific Pure Aid.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Thai Chili Flake recalled by Pacific Pure Aid | Pacific Pure Aid | Other | 5 states | |
| CLASS II | Fried Onion Powder recalled by Pacific Pure AidFried | Pacific Pure Aid | Other | 5 states |
More recalls from Pacific Pure Aid
All 3| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Fried Onion Powder recalled by Pacific Pure AidFried | Pacific Pure Aid | Other | 5 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Thai Chili Flake recalled by Pacific Pure Aid | Pacific Pure Aid | Other | 5 states |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Diced Jalapenos recalled by Taylor Fresh Foods | Taylor Fresh Foods | Salmonella | 27 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Pepper-jalapeno-dc 1/4"-4/5# Pepper-jalapeno-dc 1/4"-1/5# recalledPepper-jalapeno-dc | NatureBest Pre-Cut & Produce | Salmonella | LA, TX |
| Food | CLASS I | Pepper Jalapeno Break recalled by Sirna and Sons ProduceSirna | Sirna and Sons Produce | Salmonella | OH, PA |
| Food | CLASS I | Jalapeno Pepper recalled by Coast Citrus Distributors | Coast Citrus Distributors | Salmonella | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS I | Jalapeno Peppers recalled by Get Fresh ProduceGet | Get Fresh Produce | Salmonella | 4 states |