DeCA - Defense Commissary Agency

10/09/2026 | Press release | Archived content

G. L. Mezzetta Inc. recalls Mezzetta Golden Greek Peperoncini (medium heat) due pest contaminant

G. L. Mezzetta is recalling select jars of its Golden Greek Peperoncini (medium heat) over concerns of possible pest contamination, according to a company notice issued Sept. 26.

The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) has publicized this recall to all its stores, said Richard Stith, Chief of the Public Health Division at DeCA Headquarters and Support Center at Fort Lee, Virginia. Whenever a commissary has recalled or withdrawn products in its inventory, they are immediately removed from store shelves.

The following product is subject to recall:

  • Mezzetta Golden Greek Peperoncini medium heat 32 ounces: SKU: 10106328, lot: 720106

No reports of illness or injury have been reported.

Consumers who have purchased the affected product are advised to return it to the commissary of purchase for a full refund.

For more information, consumers can contact Mezzetta at [email protected]

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