FDA recall, , High risk
Coast Tropical Jalapeno Pepper
Jalapeno Pepper may be contaminated with Salmonella Javiana.
Recall ended Sep 29, 2026. Still check yours.
Summary by Recall Canary from the FDA notice
What happened
Coast Citrus Distributors of San Diego, California, is recalling Jalapeno Pepper packaged in bulk generic Coast Tropical cardboard packaging due to potential Salmonella Javiana contamination. The recall, which began July 22, 2026, was added to the FDA's Enforcement Report on August 18, 2026, and involves 53,760 cases.
The product, packaged in assorted bulk sizes including 10lbs, 40lbs, 35lbs, 20lbs, and 38lbs 1 1/9 Bushel, was distributed primarily to wholesale distributors in central and east coast states and further nationwide, with no retail distribution identified as of 08/10/2026. The peppers are intended for further processing.
What to do
We don't have product-specific instructions for this recall. FDA's general advice for food recalls:
- Return it to the store where you bought it, or throw it away.
- Don't give it to anyone else, such as a food bank, or to a pet.
Is yours affected?
Compare the details below with your product and check the FDA notice to confirm whether it is affected.
A UPC is the number printed under a barcode.
Jalapeno Pepper
- UPC
- 73296608113
- 73296600558
- 73296610927
- 73296600559
- 732966107055
- 02060042710
- Lot code
- all product with a pack date of 07/01/2026 through 07/31/2026
Recall details
- Company began the recall
- Sold in
Products were distributed primarily to wholesale distributors in the central and east coast states. Product has been further distributed nationwide and is packaged in bulk containers intended for further processing. No retail distribution has been identified as of 08/10/2026.
- Company
- Coast Citrus DistributorsSan Diego, California
- Also in an FSIS alert
- Meat and Poultry products Containing FDA-Regulated Jalapeños
- Hazard
- Salmonella
- Risk
High risk
There is a reasonable chance that eating it could cause serious health problems or death.
FDA Class I recall · How risk is rated
- Event ID
- 99569
- Recall number
- H-1242-2026
- Quantity recalled
- 53,760 Cases
Timeline
FDA's Enforcement Report is its public list of recalls; FDA adds a recall when it posts it and publishes the list weekly.
Company began the recall
Added to FDA's Enforcement Report · Classified by FDA
Listed on Recall Canary
In FDA's weekly enforcement report
Recall ended
Summary updated
