The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1524-2013·Announced 2013-06-19

Fruit Treasure Recalls Fresh Thai Chili Peppers Due to Salmonella

Fruit Treasure Inc is recalling fresh Thai chili peppers because FDA testing found Salmonella. The peppers were distributed within California.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which is the highest severity level indicating a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Fruit Treasure Inc is voluntarily recalling fresh Thai chili peppers because FDA analytical results revealed the presence of Salmonella. The product consists of loose fresh Thai chili peppers packaged in inner plastic mesh bags and placed into paper carton cardboard boxes. The outer cartons are labeled "PRODUCE OF MEXICO," "JAMMIN PEPPERS," and "THAI CHILI," and indicate distribution by JT Brokerage in Los Angeles, California.

The recalled product was imported in bulk and distributed within California. The bulk outer cartons are labeled with Lot # 162. When sold to retail, the peppers had no coding or marks. The total quantity involved is 25 lb-43 cartons.

Consumers who have purchased these fresh Thai chili peppers should check their inventory for the specific packaging and Lot # 162 on the outer cartons. If the product matches this description, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Fresh Thai chili peppers. Loose fresh Thai chili peppers packaged with inner plastic mesh bag into paper carton cardboard boxes. Imported bulk. Outer carton labeling reads in part: "***PRODUCE OF MEXICO***JAMMIN PEPPERS***THAI CHILI***DISTRIBUTED BY: JT BROKERAGE 651 KOHLER ST
Manufacturer
Fruit Treasure Inc

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: