Bailey Farms recalls Serrano peppers due to risk of Salmonella
Bailey Farms recalls Serrano peppers due to risk of Salmonella
Bailey Farms Inc. in Oxford, NC, is voluntarily recalling 6,215 pounds of fresh Serrano chile peppers due to a risk of Salmonella contamination.
The peppers were distributed to Meijer Inc. and may have been sold between Oct. 14 and Oct. 19 at Meijer stores in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio.
In addition, the peppers were distributed to Publix Super Markets Inc., Merchants Distributors Inc., Walmart, Food Lion, Flavor 1st Growers & Packers, U.S. Foods, Military Produce Group LLC., C&S Wholesalers, John Vena Inc. and Harris Teeter.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
A random sample was taken Oct. 13 by the Michigan Department of Agriculture from a warehouse in Lansing, MI. Bailey Farms received notice that the sample tested positive for Salmonella on Oct. 20. This recall is the result of the possibility that the remainder of these lots could be contaminated with this bacteria.
The Food & Drug Administration is working with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services to investigate the root cause of the potential contamination.
Bailey Farms has notified all of their customers who have purchased fresh Serrano chile peppers during the period in question.