The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0508-2015·Announced 2014-11-26

John Vena Recalls Raw Serrano Peppers Packed in White Cardboard Boxes

John Vena, Inc. is recalling raw Serrano peppers packed in white cardboard boxes in Pennsylvania. The peppers were repacked from a product currently being recalled by Bailey Farms.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which per the rubric mandates a minimum score of 4 (Severe).

Plain-English summary

John Vena, Inc. is recalling raw Serrano peppers packed in white cardboard boxes. The affected product is labeled "John Vena, Inc. Serrano 5 lb Product of Mexico Packed by John Vena, Inc. Philadelphia, PA 19153 101570 or 101619." The recall involves 20 five-pound cases distributed in Pennsylvania.

The recall is being conducted because John Vena repacked Serrano peppers that are currently being recalled by Bailey Farms, located in Oxford, NC. The source text does not specify the exact reason for the Bailey Farms recall or any specific health hazards associated with the product.

Consumers who have purchased these specific cases of Serrano peppers should stop using them and contact John Vena, Inc. for further instructions or a refund. The recall is limited to the specific lot codes 101570 and 101619.

The recalled product

Product
Raw Serrano Peppers packed in white cardboard box with label reading: John Vena, Inc. Serrano 5 lb Product of Mexico Packed by John Vena, Inc. Philadelphia, PA 19153 101570 or 101619
Manufacturer
John Vena, Inc.

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)

  • 101570 101619

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: