Sep 25, 2026FDAClass IIactive
G. L. Mezzetta Inc. Announces Recall of Mezzetta Brand Golden Greek Peperoncini (Medium Heat) Due to Presence of Pest Contaminant in the Jar
G. L. Mezzetta Inc.Domestic: AZ, CA, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI. Foreign: Not applicable.
Company announcement
For generations, families have trusted Mezzetta products on their tables. We take that trust seriously, which is why we want to share what we know about a voluntary recall involving a specific lot of Mezzetta Greek Peppers and the actions we are taking.
We’re aware of a video circulating on social media showing a pest contaminant in a jar of Mezzetta Greek Peppers. We’re in contact with the consumer and have moved quickly to investigate the situation and initiate a voluntary recall.
At this time, we have received no reports of illness or injury. Based on the information currently available, the recall applies to the specific product and lot identified below.
Official record — FDA enforcement
- Recall number
- H-0007-2027
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- active
- Product
- Mezzetta GOLDEN GREEK PEPERONCINI MEDIUM HEAT 32 FL OZ G.L. MEZZETTA, INC., AMERICAN CANYON, NAPA VALLEY, CA 94503 PRODUCT OF GREECE UPC: 073214003280
- Lot codes
- Lots: 720106. Best if used by: July 2029.
- Quantity
- 7,497 cases (6 units/case)
- Distribution
- Domestic: AZ, CA, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI. Foreign: Not applicable.
Source: U.S. Food & Drug AdministrationOriginal announcement ↗