Recall

Serious risk

Jalapeno Pepper packaged in bulk generic Coast Tropical cardboard packaging. Packaged in assorted bulk package sizes (10lbs, 40lbs, 35lbs,…

Salmonella contamination. It can cause fever, diarrhea, and serious illness.

What to do

  1. 1Do not eat or serve it.
  2. 2Throw it away or return it to the store.
  3. 3If you already ate it and feel sick, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Firm
Coast Citrus Distributors
Status
Posted
Reported
Aug 18, 2026
Started
Jul 22, 2026
Where 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
FDA number
H-1242-2026

Lots, UPC, dates

No lot code information. Recall is for all product with a pack date of 07/01/2026 through 07/31/2026

FDA wording

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

Source: FDA enforcement. This is not medical advice. Compare your package codes before you act. Official notice