Class IOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Coast Citrus Distributors: food recall H-1242-2026
Coast Citrus Distributors of San Diego, CA recalled Jalapeno Pepper packaged in bulk generic Coast Tropical cardboard packaging. Packaged in assorted bulk package sizes… Reason: Potential Salmonella Javiana contamination. The FDA listed it as Class I in its Enforcement Report dated Aug 26, 2026; distribution: nationwide.
Record status as published: Ongoing. openFDA data last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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Recall details
- Product
- Jalapeno Pepper packaged in bulk generic Coast Tropical cardboard packaging. Packaged in assorted bulk package sizes (10lbs, 40lbs, 35lbs, 20lbs, 38lbs 1 1/9 Bushel) ; Product of MX; Coast Tropical TX UPCs 73296608113; 73296600558; 73296610927; 73296600559; 732966107055; 02060042710
- Product quantity
- 53,760 Cases
- Reason for recall
- Potential Salmonella Javiana contamination
- Codes, lots and dates on the package
- No lot code information. Recall is for all product with a pack date of 07/01/2026 through 07/31/2026
- Distribution pattern
- Products were distributed primarily to wholesale distributors in the central and east coast states. Product has been further distributed nationwide and is packaged in bulk containers intended for further processing. No retail distribution has been identified as of 08/10/2026.
- Recalling firm
- Coast Citrus Distributors, San Diego, CA
- Classification
- Class I — the FDA uses this class for a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
- Voluntary or mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- How the firm first notified customers
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Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Recall initiated by the firm | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Classified by the FDA | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Published in the Enforcement Report | Aug 26, 2026 |
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Sources
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA food enforcement reports, recall number H-1242-2026 (openFDA record). Data provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (https://open.fda.gov).
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