The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1555-2019·Announced 2019-07-24

Shelton Farms Recalls Raw Jalapenos for Salmonella Risk

Shelton Farms is recalling raw fresh whole jalapenos due to a potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed to food service and retail locations in Michigan and Indiana.

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 FDA classified this recall as Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score.

Plain-English summary

Shelton Farms dba Shelton's Wholesale Co is voluntarily recalling 362 pounds of raw fresh whole jalapenos. The recall was initiated on June 3, 2019, because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The affected product is sold in non-descript 10-pound cardboard boxes, either as a 10lb unit or by the pound. The specific code information for the recalled items is 14103 and 34101. The product was distributed to food service and retail establishments in Michigan and Indiana.

Consumers and food service operators who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately and return it to the place of purchase or dispose of it. The recall was terminated on November 3, 2020.

The recalled product

Product
Raw fresh whole jalapeno, ambient Non-descript 10# cardboard box. Sold as 10lb unit or by the pound.

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)

  • 14103 34101

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states: