Potential contamination with foreign objects: mice.
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
G L Mezzetta Inc is recalling one lot of its 32 fl oz Golden Greek Peperoncini Medium Heat because the product may contain foreign objects, specifically mice. The affected jars were distributed across several domestic states including California, Texas, and New York. Consumers should check their pantry for this specific item. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1614166-g-l-mezzetta-inc-recalls-mezzetta-golden-greek-peperoncini-medium.
“Mezzetta Recalls Golden Greek Peperoncini Due to Mouse Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 21, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1614166-g-l-mezzetta-inc-recalls-mezzetta-golden-greek-peperoncini-medium. Based on FDA recall #H-0007-2027.
The FDA announced on Sept. 19, 2026, that G L Mezzetta Inc is recalling Golden Greek Peperoncini Medium Heat due to potential contamination with mice. The voluntary Class II recall affects 7,497 cases distributed domestically.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Mezzetta
Product: Golden Greek Peperoncini Medium Heat
Size: 32 FL OZ
UPC: 073214003280
Lot codes: 720106
Best if used by: July 2029
The hazard
The product poses a potential contamination risk from foreign objects, specifically mice. The FDA classified this as a Class II recall.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Gold Star Distribution food recall (2025-12-26), Wegmans Recalls Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano Due to Listeria Risk (2025-11-22), and Bettergoods Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine Recalled for Listeria Risk (2026-09-24).
How to tell if you have this one
Look for 32 fl oz jars of Mezzetta Golden Greek Peperoncini Medium Heat. The specific lot number is 720106 and the UPC is 073214003280. The best if used by date is July 2029.
Brand
Mezzetta
Category
Food
Based on the official FDA remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop consuming the product
Do not eat the recalled Golden Greek Peperoncini due to the risk of mouse contamination.
Discard or return the item
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so please dispose of the product safely or contact the retailer for assistance.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 22 states, and outside the U.S.
Listed by the agency
Not listed
FDA distribution: “Domestic: AZ, CA, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI. Foreign: Not applicable.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Official source: FDA Recall #H-0007-2027 (September 19, 2026)
Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 21, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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