Federal regulators last week announced a recall of peperoncini — yellow-green pickled chili peppers — after a customer posted a video showing her unexpectedly discovering what appeared to be a dead mouse inside her jar.
The notice, issued by G.L. Mezzetta Inc., impacts one lot of Mezzetta Brand Golden Greek Peperoncini.
“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,” the recall notice said.
The video first surfaced Sept. 16, when a woman said she noticed the mouse while preparing the peperoncini for dinner.
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“There’s a dead baby mouse in my peperoncinis,” she said in the video while holding up the jar.
“Found out after I already licked my fingers,” she said.
The company said it has contacted the consumers who purchased products from the same batch and is “working directly with them to isolate and remove the affected product from sale.”
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“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,” the company said.
The recall impacts lot 720106 with SKU 10106328. No other Mezzetta products or lots were included in the recall.
No illnesses or injuries have been reported.
Mezzetaa said the company has also requested to retrieve and examine the original product involved as part of its investigation.
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“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.
Consumers who purchased products from the affected lot are urged not to consume them and to contact Mezzetta at [email protected] for assistance.
FOX Business reached out to Mezzetta for more information.
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