The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-2036-2016·Announced 2016-09-07

Warren Produce Recalls Serrano Peppers Due to Salmonella Contamination

Warren Produce is recalling 14,000 pounds of Primo Fresh Serrano Peppers because the product tested positive for Salmonella.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Warren Produce Co., LLC is recalling 14,000 pounds of Primo Fresh Serrano Peppers. The recall is being conducted because the product tested positive for Salmonella.

The affected peppers were distributed by Warren Produce, located at 824 W. Monte Cristo Rd, Edinburg, TX. The product was packaged in 1/4 bushel waxed cardboard boxes, 1 1/9 bushel waxed cardboard boxes, 10 lb waxed cardboard boxes, 5 lb waxed cardboard boxes, and 35 lb RPC crates. The recall covers products with codes 115158, 115181, and 115186.

The recalled product was distributed in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Georgia, California, Louisiana, Indiana, Colorado, Missouri, and New York. Consumers who have purchased these peppers should stop using them and dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Primo Fresh Serrano Peppers Distributed by Warren Produce, 824 W. Monte Cristo Rd, Edinburg, TX packaged in 1/4 bushel waxed cardboard boxes, 1 1/9 bushel waxed cardboard boxes, 10 lb waxed cardboard boxes, 5 lb waxed cardboard boxes and 35 lb RPC crates.

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 (3)

  • 115158
  • 115181
  • 115186

Distribution

Distributed in 10 states: