Coast Tropical Jalapeno Pepper Recall for Potential Salmonella

Source: FDA · United States

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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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The original agency source is linked below so you can verify this record directly before acting on it. Its related labels are recall, product-safety, fda, food.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is this FDA recall about?
Coast Citrus Distributors has initiated a voluntary recall of bulk jalapeno peppers due to potential Salmonella Javiana contamination.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by FDA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How is this recall classified, and why does that matter?
The FDA classifies this as a Class I recall, citing "Potential Salmonella Javiana contamination" as the reason. Class I is the most serious (reasonable probability of serious harm), Class II is a moderate or temporary health risk, and Class III is unlikely to cause harm.
What area is affected?
This alert affects United States. Check with FDA for the most current geographic scope.
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