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Mezzetta Recalls Golden Greek Peperoncini After TikTok Video Shows Possible Mouse Contamination
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Core Event: Voluntary Recall of a Single Lot
G. L. Mezzetta Inc. announced a limited voluntary recall of its Golden Greek Peperoncini Medium Heat sold in 32-ounce glass jars. The recall applies only to SKU 10106328, lot 720106. The company said the action follows a social-media video that appears to show a dead mouse inside a jar. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a corresponding recall notice. No illnesses or injuries have been reported.
Background & Context
The incident highlights how consumer-generated content on platforms such as TikTok can prompt rapid regulatory and corporate responses. Earlier in 2025, the FDA recalled other products after discovering rodent and bird contamination at a distribution facility, underscoring heightened scrutiny of foreign-object hazards in packaged foods.
Timeline
- September 6, 2024 – A TikTok video captured a jar of Mezzetta Golden Greek Peperoncini in Irvine, California.
- Mid-September 2026 – User @reizargt (identified as “Tiffany”) posted two videos showing a dead mouse in a 32-ounce jar while preparing a pot roast.
- Late September 2026 – Mezzetta issued a voluntary recall and filed a notice with the FDA, stating that it had contacted the consumer and begun an investigation.
Data & Statistics
- Product: Mezzetta Golden Greek Peperoncini Medium Heat
- Package size: 32 oz (? 907 g) glass jar
- Lot code: 720106
- Distribution: National retailers including Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Albertsons, Kroger, and the Mezzetta website.
Official Statements & Responses
“We’re aware of a video circulating on social media showing a potential pest contaminant in a jar of Mezzetta Golden Greek Peperoncini Medium Heat, 32-ounce. We have contacted the consumer and have moved quickly to investigate the situation and initiate a voluntary recall.” — statement by the company
On-the-Ground Reports
The videos amassed over 680,000 views within days.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Food safety is our highest priority. Our facilities follow established programs for sanitation, pest control, product quality and traceability designed to protect our products throughout production and distribution,” — G. L. Mezzetta, at CustomerSupport@Mezzetta
What’s Next
Consumers who possess a 32-ounce jar with the specified SKU and lot number are instructed not to eat the product and to contact Mezzetta at CustomerSupport@Mezzetta.com for a refund or disposal guidance. The FDA will monitor the situation and update the public if the recall scope changes.