G. L. Mezzetta Inc. recalled a single lot of 32-ounce Golden Greek Peperoncini jars after a consumer video circulated online showing a pest contaminant, asking shoppers to stop eating product from lot 720106 and contact the company for help.
The FDA posted the company announcement September 25 listing SKU 10106328 for Mezzetta Greek Peppers in the 32-ounce size. Mezzetta said it received no reports of illness or injury tied to the lot as of the recall notice, but moved quickly after verifying the consumer complaint and launching an investigation.
Which jars are affected
The recall applies only to that lot and size. Other Mezzetta pepper lines and lot codes are not included based on information available now. Shoppers should check the lot code printed on the jar rim or label—retailers often place adhesive codes near the cap—and compare it to 720106 before opening a jar for sandwiches or antipasto platters.
Because the trigger was a social media video, additional sightings may surface even if the contamination is isolated. Mezzetta asked consumers who believe they have affected product to email CustomerSupport@Mezzetta.com rather than returning jars to stores without instructions.
What to do with jars at home
Do not consume peppers from the recalled lot. Seal the jar, keep it away from other food prep surfaces, and photograph the lot code for your records before disposal. If anyone ate from a recalled jar and develops unusual symptoms, contact a clinician with the product details; Mezzetta and the FDA use consumer reports to trace distribution.
Retailers should pull remaining inventory of the affected lot from shelves and follow distributor notices. Because peperoncini are often sold in multi-jar packs, check each container—lot codes can differ within a display.
Why a limited recall still matters
Foreign-object recalls in shelf-stable jars are relatively rare compared with fresh produce outbreaks, but they spread quickly online when video evidence exists. The limited scope keeps manufacturing lines running for other SKUs, yet shoppers who stock pantries during sales should take an extra ten seconds at the cupboard to confirm lot numbers.
Mezzetta’s statement emphasized generational brand trust and promised updates as the investigation continues. Until the company clears additional lots, treat any 32-ounce Golden Greek Peperoncini purchase as a check-the-code habit, not an automatic rinse-and-use item.
Pantry checks for households
Peperoncini jars often sit in refrigerators for months after opening. If you transferred peppers to a smaller container, locate the original lid or photograph you took at purchase—the lot code may no longer be on the serving jar.
Restaurants and delis buying bulk condiments should ask distributors for lot traceability on 32-ounce Mezzetta SKUs received in September. Food-service operators face stronger liability exposure if they serve recalled product after a public notice.
How FDA postings work
The FDA published the company announcement after Mezzetta’s voluntary action; the content current date on the agency page helps retailers set pull times. Additional lots could be added if manufacturing reviews find shared lines, but the company’s current statement limits scope to lot 720106 on the 32-ounce Greek pepper SKU.
Grocery loyalty apps that store purchase history can help confirm whether a jar bought weeks ago matches the recalled lot if the physical label is missing.