The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0469-2016·Announced 2016-01-20

Sweet Superior Recalls Jalapenos Tested Positive for Salmonella

Sweet Superior Ltd is recalling PICOSITO Jalapenos distributed in Texas and Illinois because the product tested positive for Salmonella.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source text identifies the agency classification as Class I and states the product tested positive for Salmonella, meeting the criteria for a Critical severity score.

Plain-English summary

Sweet Superior Ltd is recalling 1,127 cases of PICOSITO Jalapenos. The product was distributed by Sweet Superior Fruit LTD. CO. PRODUCE OF MEXICO and is identified by lot number ORTI04.

The recall was initiated because the product tested positive for Salmonella. The affected units were distributed in Texas and Illinois.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
PICOSITO Jalapenos Distributed by: Sweet Superior Fruit LTD. CO. PRODUCE OF MEXICO
Manufacturer
Sweet Superior Ltd
Affected units
1,127

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • LOT ORTI04

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states: