Recall Issued For Peppers Sold At Meijer Over Salmonella Risk

SOUTHFIELD (WWJ) - It’s time to check your pantry.

A recall has been issued for Serrano peppers that were sold at Meijer stores because they could possibly be contaminated with salmonella.

The peppers were sold at Meijer stores across Michigan between October 14 and October 19. They were shipped by North Carolina-based Bailey Farms, labeled in boxes with lot codes 33714 and 1460410.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Consumers who have purchased Serrano peppers during the specified time period are urged to return the unused portion to any Meijer store for a full refund.

Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditic and arthritis.

Consumers who have recently eaten raw Serrano peppers or foods containing raw Serrano peppers and are experiencing any of these symptoms should contact their health care provider.