G. L. Mezzetta Inc. has issued a voluntary, limited recall for a specific batch of its peppers following social media footage that revealed potential pest contamination in a jar. The recall affects 32-ounce jars of Mezzetta Golden Greek Peperoncini Medium Heat, according to an official notice distributed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and published by the company on September 26.
Recall Details and Affected Product Batch Numbers
The voluntary recall applies exclusively to one production lot distributed to select retail customers. According to the company’s public notice, shoppers should check their pantries for the exact identifiers matching the affected inventory:
- Product: Mezzetta Golden Greek Peperoncini Medium Heat
- Size: 32 ounces
- SKU: 10106328
- Lot Number: 720106
Mezzetta stated that it has already identified the distribution destinations for this specific lot and contacted the direct customers who received the shipment. The company is actively working with those partners to isolate and pull the affected jars from store shelves.
Company Investigation and Consumer Guidelines
Mezzetta reported that it requested the return of the specific jar featured in the consumer’s original social media report. Quality assurance teams are currently evaluating relevant production, sanitation, and food safety records as part of an ongoing internal review.
No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled batch. The company confirmed that no other Mezzetta products or production lots are impacted by this action.
Consumers who have purchased a 32-ounce jar of Mezzetta Golden Greek Peperoncini from lot 720106 are instructed not to consume the product. Instead, customers should reach out directly to Mezzetta customer support via email at CustomerSupport@Mezzetta.com to address the recalled item.