Jars of Peperoncini Pulled Due to 'Possible Pest Contamination'
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Jars of a popular ingredient for salads and sandwiches were pulled from the market after a video circulated on social media showing what the company described as a 'possible pest contamination.' The limited voluntary recall from G. L. Mezzetta Inc. was issued on Saturday, September 26, according to a statement released by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and posted on Mezzetta's website. It affects a specific lot of Mezzetta Golden Greek Peperoncini Medium Heat, 32 ounces, the statement indicated. 'We are aware of a video circulating on social media showing a possible pest contaminant in a jar of Mezzetta Golden Greek Peperoncini Medium Heat, 32 ounces,' the statement noted. 'We have reached out to the consumer and acted quickly to investigate the situation and initiate a voluntary recall.' No further details were provided regarding the 'pest contamination' or what the video depicted.
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