The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1413-2016·Announced 2016-06-08

FDA Recalls Fresh Long Chili Peppers Due to Salmonella Contamination

Patel Shippers Inc is recalling fresh long chili peppers imported from the Dominican Republic because they 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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Patel Shippers Inc is recalling 47 boxes of fresh long chili peppers, raw, 10 lb box, imported from the Dominican Republic. The recall was initiated because the product tested positive for Salmonella.

The affected product was distributed in Florida, New York, and Virginia. No lot codes were used by the recalling firm or the grower.

Consumers who have purchased this product should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Fresh Long Chili Peppers, Raw, 10 lb box. Imported from Dominican Republic.
Manufacturer
Patel Shippers 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)

  • No lot codes used by recalling firm or grower

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states: