Mezzetta recalls Golden Greek Peperoncini Medium Heat over possible mice contamination
The notice says the 32 fl oz jars of Mezzetta Golden Greek Peperoncini Medium Heat (UPC 073214003280) may be contaminated with foreign objects, namely mice.
What to do
The notice does not give instructions. Read the official notice for details.
Recall details
- Product
- Mezzetta GOLDEN GREEK PEPERONCINI MEDIUM HEAT 32 FL OZ G.L. MEZZETTA, INC., AMERICAN CANYON, NAPA VALLEY, CA 94503 PRODUCT OF GREECE UPC: 073214003280
- Company
- G L Mezzetta Inc
- Hazard
- Potential contamination with foreign objects: mice.
- Units
- 7,497 cases (6 units/case)
- Where sold
- Domestic: AZ, CA, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI. Foreign: Not applicable.
- FDA classification
- Class II · Ongoing
- Classified by FDA
- October 2, 2026
- Recall started
- September 19, 2026
- FDA enforcement report
- October 14, 2026
- Identifiers
- Codes: Lots: 720106. Best if used by: July 2029.
- FDA recall number: H-0007-2027
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Official notice
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- Product
- Mezzetta GOLDEN GREEK PEPERONCINI MEDIUM HEAT 32 FL OZ G.L. MEZZETTA, INC., AMERICAN CANYON, NAPA VALLEY, CA 94503 PRODUCT OF GREECE UPC: 073214003280
- Reason for recall
- Potential contamination with foreign objects: mice.
- Classification
- Class II (Ongoing)
- Distribution
- Domestic: AZ, CA, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI. Foreign: Not applicable.
- Quantity
- 7,497 cases (6 units/case)
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