G. L. Mezzetta Inc. Announces Recall of Mezzetta Brand Golden Greek Peperoncini (Medium Heat) Due to Presence of Pest Contaminant in the Jar

Summary

Company Announcement

Important Information About Our Voluntary Recall

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 GOLDEN GREEK PEPERONCINI MEDIUM HEAT, 32-ounce, and the actions that we are taking.

We’re aware of a video circulating on social media showing a potential pest contaminant in a jar of Mezzetta GOLDEN GREEK PEPERONCINI MEDIUM HEAT, 32-ounce. We have contacted 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.

A Limited Voluntary Recall

·        The recall applies only to:
Mezzetta GOLDEN GREEK PEPERONCINI MEDIUM HEAT, 32 oz.
SKU: 10106328
Lot: 720106

·        We have detailed production and distribution records that allow us to identify where the product from the recall lot was distributed.

·        We have identified the customers that received product from the recalled lot and are working directly with them to isolate and remove the affected product from sale.

We Moved Quickly

·        We have requested to retrieve and examine the product involved in the original consumer report and are reviewing the relevant production, sanitation and food-safety records as part of our ongoing investigation.

·        We immediately took action to identify where the product was distributed and worked with affected customers to isolate and remove it from sale. As our investigation continues, we’ll take other appropriate steps as needed.

Food Safety at Mezzetta

·        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.

·        Our Quality Management System is audited under the SQF (Safe Quality Food) program, a globally recognized food safety and quality certification program benchmarked by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI).

·        Our facility uses technology and established food safety controls to mitigate risk. Our Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan is designed to identify, evaluate and control potential food safety hazards throughout the production process.

For Consumers

·        If you believe you have a 32 oz. jar of Mezzetta GOLDEN GREEK PEPERONCINI MEDIUM HEAT from lot 720106, please do not consume the product and contact Mezzetta at CustomerSupport@Mezzetta.com for assistance.

·        Based on the information currently available, no other Mezzetta products or lots are included in this recall.

We’ll Keep You Informed

·        We are coordinating with the appropriate regulatory authorities and will update this page if the scope of the recall or guidance to consumers changes.

·        If you have a question about a Mezzetta product in your home, please contact us at CustomerSupport@Mezzetta.com.

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* We believe that none of the product being recalled were processed or offered through the national office
* We strongly encourage you to notify your agencies within one business day from receipt of this notice.
* ALL cased and uncased inventories, both at the member level and agency level, need to be checked. This product may have entered member and agency warehouses through salvage, local donations, TEFAP, local purchases, retail pickups, food drives, or other avenues.
* For additional local details, please contact the Health Department(s) for the area(s) your food bank serves.
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The Feeding America national office issues notifications of all national Class I and II recalls–those involving a health hazard situation in which there is reasonable probability that eating the food will cause health problems or death–and other recalls that may affect the safety of food supplied to network members.

The national office strongly encourages all member product solicitors, operations managers, and others involved in food and grocery distribution to regularly consult resources provided by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at http://www.fda.gov/opacom/7alerts.html, and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) at http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fsis_Recalls/index.asp. Additionally, members can often receive information on national, state, and local recalls by contacting their local health departments.

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