What happened
Potential Salmonella Javiana contamination
What to do
Check your fridge, freezer and pantry for the product described below, and compare the brand, size and product codes carefully. If you have it, don't eat it. Throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it for a refund. If you or someone in your home ate it and feels unwell, contact a doctor. If you have a food allergy, don't eat the product even if it looks and smells normal.
Recall details
- Recall date
- Jul 22, 2026
- Country
- United States
- Company
- Coast Citrus Distributors
- Type
- Class I
- Reason
- Potential Salmonella Javiana contamination
- 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; 02060042710
- Where it was sold
- 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.
- Quantity
- 53,760 Cases
- Product codes
- No lot code information. Recall is for all product with a pack date of 07/01/2026 through 07/31/2026
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall number
- H-1242-2026
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This page summarizes the official notice; the agency's notice is the authoritative version.