Lower risk Food recall · FDA · Published July 22, 2026

Coast Jalapeno Peppers Recall: Salmonella Javiana Risk

Coast Citrus Distributors recalls bulk jalapeno peppers from July 1-31, 2026 due to potential Salmonella Javiana contamination. Consumers should check UPCs and pack dates for affected products.

Plain-English summary generated from official FDA data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 FDA recall #H-1242-2026Food Coast Citrus Distributors ›

Lower-risk recall

Potential Salmonella Javiana contamination

✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

Coast Citrus Distributors is recalling bulk jalapeno peppers sold between July 1 and July 31, 2026, because they may contain Salmonella Javiana bacteria. This could cause food poisoning if eaten. Consumers should stop using these products if they have them. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/686304-coast-jalapeno-peppers-recall-salmonella-javiana-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/686304-coast-jalapeno-peppers-recall-salmonella-javiana-risk · Updated September 14, 2026 · Official notice: FDA #H-1242-2026

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“Coast Jalapeno Peppers Recall: Salmonella Javiana Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated September 14, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/686304-coast-jalapeno-peppers-recall-salmonella-javiana-risk. Based on FDA recall #H-1242-2026.

Coast Citrus Distributors recalled Jalapeno Pepper packaged in bulk generic Coast Tropical cardboard packaging due to potential Salmonella Javiana contamination, the FDA said on July 22, 2026.

How to tell if you have it

Jalapeno Pepper in bulk generic Coast Tropical cardboard packaging
Assorted bulk package sizes: 10lbs, 40lbs, 35lbs, 20lbs, 38lbs, 1 1/9 Bushel
UPCs: 73296608113, 73296600558, 73296610927, 73296600559, 732966107055, 02060042710
Pack dates: 07/01/2026 through 07/31/2026

The hazard

The product poses a potential Salmonella Javiana contamination hazard. The FDA classified the recall as Class I.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Sirna & Sons Jalapeno Peppers Recall: Salmonella Javiana Risk (2026-08-05), Get Fresh Produce Jalapeno Peppers Recall: Potential Salmonella Contamination (2026-08-05), and NatureBest Jalapeno Products Recall: Salmonella Contamination Risk (2026-08-05).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for bulk jalapeno peppers with UPCs 73296608113, 73296600558, 73296610927, 73296600559, 732966107055, 02060042710. Products with pack dates from July 1 to July 31, 2026 are affected.

Brand
Coast Citrus Distributors
Product
Jalapeno Pepper packaged in bulk generic Coast Tropical cardboard packaging. Packaged in assorted bulk package sizes
Category
Food

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Product Dates
Look for pack dates between July 1 and July 31, 2026 on the packaging.
Discard Contaminated Peppers
If you have peppers with the affected UPCs and dates, throw them away immediately.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide.

FDA distribution: “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…” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

Distributed nationwide.

Recall timeline

FDA published this recall 35 days after the firm started it.

Jul 22, 2026Firm started the recall
Aug 18, 2026FDA classified it Class I
Aug 26, 2026Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Sep 8, 2026Added to GovInfoNow

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Link to this recall

<a href="https://govinfonow.com/recall/686304-coast-jalapeno-peppers-recall-salmonella-javiana-risk">Coast Jalapeno Peppers Recall: Salmonella Javiana Risk (GovInfoNow)</a>

Where this comes from

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Official source: FDA Recall #H-1242-2026 (July 22, 2026)
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