Coast Tropical Jalapeno Pepper Recall for Potential Salmonella
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Coast Citrus Distributors has initiated a voluntary recall of bulk jalapeno peppers due to potential Salmonella Javiana contamination.
FDA recall: what the record actually shows
This notice was issued by FDA on September 8, 2026 and geographically references United States. The FDA classifies this as a Class I recall, with the stated reason "Potential Salmonella Javiana contamination", distributed products were distributed primarily to wholesale distributors in the central and east coast states. product has been further distributed nationwide and is packaged in bulk containers intended for further processing. no retail distribution has been identified as of 08/10/2026.. FDA recall classes run from I (reasonable probability of serious harm) to III (unlikely to cause harm), so the class number is the fastest way to gauge severity here. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Coast Citrus Distributors is recalling jalapeno peppers due to potential Salmonella Javiana contamination. The recall is classified as Class I by the FDA and was initiated voluntarily by the firm.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected product is Jalapeno Pepper packaged in bulk generic Coast Tropical cardboard packaging in assorted sizes (10lbs, 40lbs, 35lbs, 20lbs, 38lbs 1 1/9 Bushel). Product of MX. UPCs: 73296608113; 73296600558; 73296610927; 73296600559; 732966107055; 02060042710. A total of 53,760 cases are affected. Products were distributed primarily to wholesale distributors in the central and east coast states and further distributed nationwide. The recall covers all product with a pack date of 07/01/2026 through 07/31/2026. No lot code information is available. No retail distribution has been identified.
What You Should Do
No specific consumer instructions are provided in the recall notice.
Why This Matters
This Class I recall involves a potential serious health risk from Salmonella contamination in products distributed nationwide.
Source
FDA recall number H-1242-2026
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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