Garden Harvest

Recall #F-0497-2016 · Initiated 2015-08-12

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What happened

Garden Harvest recalled RJ's Peppers in Oil because the company made this product without the proper government license required for acidified foods (foods preserved in oil). While no illnesses have been reported, acidified foods need special licensing to ensure they're made safely.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased this product could potentially be at risk, as improperly made acidified foods can pose food safety concerns.

What to do

Check if you have RJ's Peppers in Oil in Mild, Medium Hot, or Hot varieties purchased in Ohio, Florida, or West Virginia. If you do, don't eat it—contact the company at 330-766-2863 for a refund or disposal instructions.

Product

RJ's PEPPERS IN OIL 12 OZ. (340G) INGREDIENTS: PEPPERS, CANOLA OIL***Manufactured for: RJ's Pepper Pantry Warren, OH 4484 Phone: 330-766-2863 Mild UPC 8 53827 00401 6, Medium Hot UPC 8 53827 00402 3, Hot UPC 8 53827 00400 9

Reason for recall

The firm was manufacturing acidified foods without a license.

Quantity affected

265 cases

Distribution

Product was shipped to the following states: OH, FL, WV

Lot / code info

All Lots.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

E-Mail