Fresh Thai chili peppers. Loose fresh Thai chili peppers packaged with inner plastic mesh bag into paper carton cardboard boxes. Imported bulk. Outer carton labeling reads in part: "***PRODUCE OF MEXICO***JAMMIN PEPPERS***THAI CHILI***DISTRIBUTED BY: JT BROKERAGE 651 KOHLER ST. LOS ANGELES, CA 90021***WWW.JAMMINPEPPERS.COM***".

Fruit Treasure INC recalled Fresh Thai chili peppers. in a Class I action — the FDA's most serious tier, reserved for products with a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death on May 28, 2013.

The recall was triggered by possible Salmonella contamination: "The firm recalled the Thai chili peppers because FDA analytical results revealed the presence of Salmonella." Salmonella is one of the most common causes of U.S. foodborne illness, with symptoms that typically appear within six hours to six days of exposure.

Distribution was limited; the FDA record lists "Within California." Single-area recalls still warrant a kitchen check for anyone who shops within that footprint. The recalling firm is based in San Diego, CA. The recall covers 25 lb-43cartons of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Jun 19, 2013), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.