articleFILE-Peppers are shown in a jar. Please note that these are not the peppers that were recalled, this is only a file photo. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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A voluntary recall of a popular brand of peppers over a possible pest contaminant in the jar.
G. L. Mezzetta Inc. issued the recall after learning of a video circulating on social media tied to the potential contaminant and the company reached out to the consumer and initiated an investigation.
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The company has not received reports of illness or injuryrelated to the peppers and the recall only applies to a specific lot of the jarred peppers, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Which jarred peppers were recalled?
Why you should care:
The recall affects a specific lot of Mezzetta Golden Greek Peperoncini medium heat, 32-ounce peppers.
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G. L. Mezzetta Inc. said in the recall notice on the FDA’s website that it identified the consumers that received peppers from the recalled lot and are working with them to isolate and remove the affected product from sale.
If I have the recalled peppers, what should I do?
What you can do:
Consumers who believe they have the recalled jarred peppers should not eat them and contact G. L. Mezzetta Inc. at [email protected] for assistance.
Food and Drug Administration officials said based on the information, no other Mezzetta products or lots are involved in the recall.
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