G.L. Mezzetta Inc. has recalled one lot of its Mezzetta Golden Greek Peperoncini, Medium Heat, after a potential pest contaminant was reported in a jar. The company announcement was dated September 26, 2026, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration circulated the notice on September 28.
The recall is narrow: it applies to the 32-ounce jar with SKU 10106328 and lot code 720106. Mezzetta said no illnesses or injuries had been reported as of its announcement. Consumers should not assume that every jar of the product is affected; the product name, size, SKU and lot must all be checked against the notice.
Which Mezzetta peperoncini is recalled?
The recalled item is:
- Brand: Mezzetta
- Product: Golden Greek Peperoncini, Medium Heat
- Package size: 32 ounces
- SKU: 10106328
- Lot code: 720106
The FDA-posted company announcement says the recall is limited to that product and lot based on the information available when the notice was issued. It does not include other Mezzetta products or other lot codes.
Because package designs can look similar, shoppers should use the printed identifiers rather than the jar’s color or general appearance. If the SKU or lot cannot be read, the safest next step is to set the jar aside and contact the manufacturer before consuming it.
Why the jar was recalled
Mezzetta said the recall followed a report of a potential pest contaminant, which the FDA notice also characterizes as a foreign object concern. The company said it began investigating after learning of a social-media report and was using distribution records to trace the product and work with customers to isolate and remove the affected lot.
The distinction matters: this is a product recall tied to a possible foreign object, not a declared foodborne-illness outbreak. The company’s announcement reported no illnesses or injuries. Online descriptions or images may circulate faster than the official investigation, so consumers should rely on the FDA notice and the exact product identifiers rather than unverified reposts.
What consumers should do
Anyone with a matching 32-ounce jar should not eat the peperoncini. Keep the product separate from other food while confirming the code, and follow instructions from the retailer or manufacturer about return or disposal. Mezzetta directed consumers with questions to CustomerSupport@Mezzetta.com.
If someone believes they were injured by foreign material or becomes ill after consuming the product, they should seek appropriate medical advice and retain the packaging, lot information and purchase record if it can be done safely. Those details can help a health professional, retailer or manufacturer evaluate the report.
A recall notice is not proof that every unit in the lot contains a contaminant. It is a preventive action intended to keep potentially affected product out of use while the company traces the lot. Conversely, the absence of reported injuries does not mean a matching jar should be consumed.
How to check the lot without mixing up products
- Confirm the label says Golden Greek Peperoncini, Medium Heat.
- Check that the jar is the 32-ounce size.
- Look for SKU 10106328.
- Find the lot code and confirm whether it reads 720106.
- If all identifiers match, do not consume the product and contact the company or the retailer.
Consumers who have a different size, SKU or lot should still follow any instructions from their retailer, but those products are not part of the specific recall described in the September 26 announcement.
Why precise recall identifiers matter
Food companies often produce the same item in multiple lots and sizes. A recall can therefore be limited to a production run even when the brand and product name remain on shelves. Publishing the lot and SKU lets shoppers act without treating an entire product line as recalled.
The FDA hosts company recall announcements as a public service. Its posting does not constitute an endorsement of the company or product, and the scope can be updated if an investigation produces new information. Consumers should check the current FDA notice before acting on an older screenshot or social-media post.
This Mezzetta action is separate from other recent food-safety alerts, including the Graziers raw-milk cheese recall tied to an E. coli concern. Readers can follow additional verified alerts in AskNovus Health News and consumer coverage in Shopping.
Sources
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration — company recall announcement dated September 26, 2026
- FDA recalls, market withdrawals and safety alerts — accessed September 30, 2026
- CBS News — “Mezzetta recalls peperoncini after report of foreign object,” updated September 29, 2026
Featured image: Herry Sutanto via Unsplash. The image is illustrative and does not show the recalled product.
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