Montero Farms Recalls Fresh Habanero Peppers Due to Salmonella Risk
Montero Farms is recalling fresh habanero peppers due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed in Texas 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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Montero Farms is recalling Productos Del Campo Castillo Chile Habanero (Fresh Habanero Peppers) because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall involves 154 boxes, each containing 8 lbs of product, for a total of 1,232 lbs. The affected items are identified by Lot Number 41142 and Lot Number 41143, which are printed on top of the cartons.
The recalled fresh habanero peppers were distributed in Texas (TX) and Indiana (IN). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Consumers who have purchased these products should check their lot numbers and stop using the product if it matches the recalled lots. Consumers may contact the recalling firm for further information or to arrange for a refund or replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- Productos Del Campo Castillo Chile Habanero (Fresh Habanero Peppers)
- Manufacturer
- Montero Farms
- Category
- Food — Fresh Produce
- Hazard
Distribution
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