The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1379-2015·Announced 2015-03-11

MegaMex Recalls Herdez Chilpotle Peppers for Undeclared Wheat Allergen

MegaMex Foods is recalling Herdez Chilpotle Peppers due to an undeclared wheat allergen. The recall covers 58,749 cases distributed nationwide.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (wheat), which meets the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

MegaMex Foods, LLC is voluntarily recalling Herdez Chilpotle Peppers, 7oz. jars (Item No. 52738, UPC 072878285131), due to the presence of an undeclared wheat allergen. The recall involves 58,749 cases of the product.

The affected product was distributed nationwide in the United States. Consumers should check their pantries for the specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice, which include LF 01304, LF 01314, LF 02014, LF 05084, LF 05094, LF 05294, LF 05304, LF 05314, LF 06174, LF 06244, LF 06254, LF 06264, LF 10184, LF 10214, LF 10224, and LF 10234.

Individuals with a wheat allergy or celiac disease should not consume the product. Consumers who have purchased the affected product should stop using it and contact the manufacturer or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Herdez Chilpotle Peppers, 7oz., Item No. 52738, UPC 072878285131
Affected units
58,749

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 (16)

  • Lot Numbers: LF 01304
  • LF 01314
  • LF 02014
  • LF 05084
  • LF 05094
  • LF 05294
  • LF 05304
  • LF 05314
  • LF 06174
  • LF 06244
  • LF 06254
  • LF 06264
  • LF 10184
  • LF 10214
  • LF 10224
  • LF 10234.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.