May 18, 2016

Montero Farms recalls orange peppers

Montero Farms of McAllen, Texas is recalling Orange Habanero Peppers due to a potential contamination with Salmonella. The organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Orange Habanero Peppers were shipped to Indianapolis, Indiana and to McAllen, Texas from April 28 to present.

The product comes in 8-pound cardboard boxes marked with lot #41142-41143 on the top. In total 154 boxes are being recalled.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem, according to FDA.

The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by the FDA.

Production of the product has been suspended while FDA and the company continue their investigation as to the source of the problem.

Consumers who have purchased any Orange Habanero Peppers from the lots #41142-41143 are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may call the Montero Farms at 956-686-8959 Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. central time.

See the recall announcement on the FDA website.