Coast Tropical Jalapeno Peppers Recalled for Potential Salmonella Javiana Contamination
Coast Citrus Distributors is recalling bulk jalapeno peppers due to potential Salmonella Javiana contamination. The product was distributed to wholesale distributors and has not been sold at retail.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score (5).
Plain-English summary
Coast Citrus Distributors is recalling 53,760 cases of bulk jalapeno peppers packaged in generic Coast Tropical cardboard packaging. The recall is due to potential contamination with Salmonella Javiana. The affected product is identified by pack dates ranging from July 1, 2026, through July 31, 2026. Specific UPCs associated with the recall include 73296608113, 73296600558, 73296610927, 73296600559, 732966107055, and 02060042710.
The product was distributed primarily to wholesale distributors in central and east coast states, with further distribution nationwide. The peppers are packaged in bulk containers intended for further processing. As of August 10, 2026, no retail distribution has been identified.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific pack dates and UPCs listed above. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. The recall is classified as FDA Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
The recalled product
- Product
- Jalapeno Pepper packaged in bulk generic Coast Tropical cardboard packaging. Packaged in assorted bulk package sizes (10lbs, 40lbs, 35lbs, 20lbs, 38lbs 1 1/9 Bushel) ; Product of MX; Coast Tropical TX UPCs 73296608113; 73296600558; 73296610927; 73296600559; 732966107055…
- Manufacturer
- Coast Citrus Distributors
- Category
- Food — Fresh Produce
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 53,760
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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