E-Z Spuds Green Pepper Julienne Recalled for Salmonella Risk
E-Z Spuds Inc. recalls 25# Green Pepper Julienne due to potential Salmonella contamination. Check your food service stock.
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Potential contamination with Salmonella
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What happened, in plain English
E-Z Spuds Inc. is recalling its 25-pound package of Green Pepper Julienne (1/4 inch cut) because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected product was manufactured on August 10, 2021, and distributed to manufacturers and food service establishments in the Chicago, IL metro area. Only two cases were involved in this recall. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/13973-e-z-spuds-green-pepper-julienne-recalled-for-salmonella-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/13973-e-z-spuds-green-pepper-julienne-recalled-for-salmonella-risk · Updated October 10, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0129-2022
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“E-Z Spuds Green Pepper Julienne Recalled for Salmonella Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 10, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/13973-e-z-spuds-green-pepper-julienne-recalled-for-salmonella-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-0129-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0129-2022%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Salmonella contamination can cause serious illness, including fever, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. Ingesting the contaminated peppers could lead to health issues for consumers who ate food prepared with them.
Who’s affected
Food service establishments and manufacturers in the Chicago, IL metro area that purchased or received these specific pepper products are likely affected. Consumers do not typically buy this product directly, but anyone consuming food prepared with it is at risk of Salmonella infection.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for E-Z Spuds Inc. branded Green Pepper Julienne in 25-pound packages with a 1/4 inch cut size. The specific recalled item has a manufacturing date of AUG 10, '21. It was distributed to food service establishments and manufacturers in the Chicago, IL metro area.
- Brand
E-Z Spuds- Category
Food
All 10 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Manufacturers and Food service establishments in the Chicago, IL metro area
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| F-0123-2022 | E-Z Spuds Inc. fresh cut onion products (10, 20, 30 lbs) diced, sliced, Julienne, whole peeled; Mfg Date: JUL 14, '21 JUL 15, '21 JUL 16, '21 JUL 19, '21 JUL 20, '21 JUL 21, '21 JUL 22, '21 JUL 23, '21 JUL 26, '21 JUL 27, '21 JUL 28, '21 JUL 29, '21 JUL 30, '21 AUG 02, '21 AUG 03, '21 AUG 04, '21 AUG 05, '21 AUG 06, '21 AUG 09, '21 AUG 10, '21 AUG 11, '21 AUG 12, '21 AUG 13, '21 AUG 16, '21 AUG 17, '21 AUG 19, '21 AUG 20, '21 AUG 23, '21 AUG 24, '21 AUG 25, '21 AUG 26, '21 AUG 27, '21 AUG 30, '21 AUG 31, '21 SEP 01, '21 SEP 02, '21 SEP 03, '21 SEP 07, '21 SEP 08, '21 SEP 09, '21 | 5,630 cases | Class I |
| F-0124-2022 | E-Z Spuds Inc. fresh cut green onion products (10 lbs) crosscut; Mfg Date: JUL 14, '21 JUL 15, '21 JUL 26, '21 AUG 11, '21 AUG 16, '21 AUG 17, '21 AUG 19, '21 AUG 20, '21 AUG 23, '21 SEP 01, '21 SEP 08, '21 SEP 09, '21 | 554 cases | Class II |
| F-0125-2022 | E-Z Spuds Inc. 10# Cilantro Crosscut 1/4"; Mfg Date: JUL 26, '21 AUG 11, '21 AUG 16, '21 SEP 01, '21 | 120 cases | Class II |
| F-0126-2022 | E-Z Spuds Inc. 10# Parsley Crosscut 1/4"; Mfg Date: AUG 11, '21 AUG 16, '21 SEP 01, '21 | 60 cases | Class II |
| F-0127-2022 | E-Z Spuds Inc. 10# Butternut Diced 1"; Mfg Date: AUG 10, '21 | 2 cases | Class II |
| F-0128-2022 | E-Z Spuds Inc. 15# Collard Green Crosscut 1/4"; Mfg Date: SEP 01, '21 SEP 08, '21 | 28 cases | Class II |
| F-0129-2022 | E-Z Spuds Inc. 25# Green Pepper Julienne 1/4"; Mfg Date: AUG 10, '21 | 2 cases | Class II |
| F-0130-2022 | E-Z Spuds Inc. 30# Zucchini Diced 3/8"; Mfg Date: AUG 10, '21 | 77 cases | Class II |
| F-0131-2022 | E-Z Spuds Inc. 30# Garlic Whole Peeled; Mfg Date: JUL 26, '21 | 1 case | Class II |
| F-0132-2022 | E-Z Spuds Inc. 10# 30# Celery diced, crosscut; Mfg Date: AUG 10, '21 SEP 01, '21 | 84 cases | Class II |
What to do — step by step
Stop using the product
Do not use or serve the recalled Green Pepper Julienne if you have it in stock.
Discard or return items
The record does not specify a remedy, so contact E-Z Spuds Inc. for instructions on disposal or return.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Illinois.
FDA distribution: “Manufacturers and Food service establishments in the Chicago, IL metro area” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Illinois.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 15 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0129-2022 (October 21, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0129-2022 to see it in context.
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