G.L. Mezzetta Inc. and federal regulators recalled lot 720106 of 32-ounce Mezzetta Golden Greek Peperoncini (Medium Heat) after a social media video posted Sept. 16 appeared to show a dead mouse inside a jar. The recall applies only to lot 720106 (SKU 10106328); no other lots are affected. Mezzetta has contacted purchasers and retailers, requested retrieval of the original jar for examination, and urged consumers not to eat the product. No illnesses have been reported.
Mezzetta Recalls Golden Greek Peperoncini After Video Shows Apparent Mouse in Jar
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Federal regulators and G.L. Mezzetta Inc. have issued a recall for a single lot of Mezzetta Brand Golden Greek Peperoncini after a social media video appeared to show a dead rodent inside a 32-ounce jar of the pickled peppers.
Mezzetta peperoncini recall affects lot 720106 after a customer reported finding what appeared to be a dead mouse inside a jar.
What Happened
The video, which first surfaced on Sept. 16, shows an unnamed customer holding up a jar of Medium Heat Golden Greek Peperoncini and saying, "There's a dead baby mouse in my peperoncinis." The customer also said she had already tasted the product before discovering the object.
Mezzetta said it immediately worked to identify where products from the affected batch had been distributed.
Recall Details
The recall notice, issued by G.L. Mezzetta Inc., applies only to lot 720106 (SKU 10106328) of the 32-ounce Mezzetta Golden Greek Peperoncini, Medium Heat. No other Mezzetta products or lots are included in the recall. Mezzetta said it is requesting retrieval of the original jar shown in the video for examination as part of its investigation.
Mezzetta said no illnesses or injuries have been reported and no other products or lots are included in the recall.
"Food safety is our highest priority. Our facilities follow established programs for sanitation, pest control, product quality and traceability designed to protect our products throughout production and distribution," the company said in a statement.
Company Actions and Consumer Guidance
Mezzetta says it has identified where jars from the affected lot were distributed and has contacted customers who purchased items from that batch. The company is working with retailers and distributors to isolate and remove the affected product from sale.
Consumers who purchased the 32-ounce Medium Heat Golden Greek Peperoncini from lot 720106 are urged not to consume the product. Customers seeking assistance or return instructions should contact Mezzetta at [email protected].
Health and Investigation
No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with the recalled product. Mezzetta and authorities are continuing to investigate to determine how an isolated contamination may have occurred and will take further actions as needed.
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