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Mezzetta Recalls Peperoncini Over Pest Fears
29 Sep
Summary
- Mezzetta recalls Golden Greek Peperoncini due to potential pest contamination.
- Recall triggered by a viral social media video showing a rodent in a jar.
- No illnesses reported; recall affects specific lot number and SKU.
G. L. Mezzetta Inc. has issued a voluntary recall for a specific lot of its Golden Greek Peperoncini Medium Heat, 32-ounce jars. This action follows a viral social media video that appeared to show a rodent contaminant within a jar of the product. The company is actively investigating and working to remove the affected product from store shelves.
The recall specifically impacts lot number 720106 and SKU number 10106328. Mezzetta has identified the distribution channels and customers who received these products and is coordinating directly with them. Consumers who have purchased the recalled peppers are urged not to consume them and to contact the company for further instructions.
While this recall highlights concerns about food safety, experts note that the increase in reported recalls may be due to greater public access to information via social media and 24-hour news cycles, rather than a significant rise in actual foodborne illnesses.
