The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1707-2024·Announced 2024-08-21

Freshire Farms jalapenos recalled for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination

Freshire Farms jalapenos packaged in 8-ounce bags are being recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall affects 2,298 cases distributed across nine states.

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: FDA classification of Class I directly maps to a Critical severity rating per the severity rubric. Listeria monocytogenes is a recognized high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Freshire Farms jalapenos packaged in 8-ounce plastic bags (18 bags per case) are being recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall involves approximately 2,298 cases.

The affected jalapenos were distributed to retail and food service locations across Kentucky, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, Illinois, and Michigan. Consumers should check their products against the list of affected lot numbers provided by the FDA.

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious illness. Consumers who have purchased these jalapenos should discontinue use and either discard them or return them to the retailer for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Freshire Farms - Jalapenos packaged in plastic bags at 8oz, 18 bags per case
Manufacturer
RS Hanline and Company Inc
Hazard
  • listeria

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.