Sirna & Sons Produce Jalapeno Peppers Recall
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Sirna and Sons Produce, Inc. is recalling 249 bags of PEPPER JALAPENO BREAK 1LB 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 Ohio, Pennsylvania. The FDA classifies this as a Class I recall, with the stated reason "Potential Salmonella Javiana contamination", distributed oh, pa (for food service use only). 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
Sirna and Sons Produce, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of certain jalapeno peppers due to potential contamination with Salmonella Javiana. The recall is classified as Class I by the FDA and remains ongoing.
Which Products Are Affected
- Product: Sirna & Sons Produce PEPPER JALAPENO BREAK 1LB, repackaged into 1 lb. plastic bags
- Product Number: 55255
- Internal Product Number: 00184
- Packed by: Sirna & Sons Produce, 7176 State Route 88, Ravenna, OH 44266
- Lot Numbers: 60947409, 60991812
- Pack Dates: 07/13/26, 07/23/26
- Quantity: 249 bags
- Distribution: OH, PA (food service use only)
- Recall Number: H-1262-2026
What You Should Do
Consumers and food service operators should not use the affected product. Contact Sirna and Sons Produce, Inc. for return or refund information using the contact methods provided in the firm's notification (email, fax, letter, press release, telephone, or visit).
Why This Matters
This Class I recall involves a potential serious health risk from Salmonella contamination in food distributed to food service locations in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Source
FDA recall H-1262-2026 (report date 20260902)
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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