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

Published September 26, 2026 by U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Foreign objects

Mezzetta brand Golden Greek Peperoncini (Medium Heat) Greek peppers sold by G. L. Mezzetta Inc. are recalled; the firm updated product information on September 26, 2026 to accurately reflect the recalled item. The product may contain a pest contaminant in the jar, and consumers should contact CustomerSupport@Mezzetta.com.

What's being recalled

“Firm updated the product information on September 26, 2026 in order to accurately reflect the recalled item.”

The hazard

Product may contain foreign objects such as Pest contaminant in jar

What to do

Contact: Consumers: CustomerSupport@Mezzetta.com

The official notice

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