Zesty Sweet Peppers (Soul Cedar Farm) – Botulinum Risk (2022)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Zesty Sweet Peppers. Shelf stable product in glass container. Net wt. 8 oz (372 g). The label is read in parts: "***Zesty Sweet Peppers *** Ingredients: Sweet Peppers, Balsamic Vinegar (organic wine vinegar, organic concentrated grape must), Olive Oil, Onion, Lemon Juice, Garlic, Rosemary, Thyme *** Batch** Date Processed *** SOUL CEDAR FARM 124 Center Rd. Chimacum, WA 98325 ***".
Brand
Soul Cedar Farm LLC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Process dates: 5/27/2021 (code ZP05211), 9/13/2021 (ZP09212), 10/8/2021 (ZP10213), 2/5/2022 (ZP02221), and 2/14/2022 (ZP02222). Code Interpretation of ZP02221: ZP is the product (Zest Peppers), 02 is the month (February), 22 is the year (2022), and 1 is the batch number (first batch during 2022).
Products Sold
Process dates: 5/27/2021 (code ZP05211), 9/13/2021 (ZP09212), 10/8/2021 (ZP10213), 2/5/2022 (ZP02221), and 2/14/2022 (ZP02222). Code Interpretation of ZP02221: ZP is the product (Zest Peppers), 02 is the month (February), 22 is the year (2022), and 1 is the batch number (first batch during 2022).
Soul Cedar Farm LLC is recalling Zesty Sweet Peppers. Shelf stable product in glass container. Net wt. 8 oz (372 g). The label is due to Potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Product was tested and found to have pH level of 5.57.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Product was tested and found to have pH level of 5.57.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
IN, WA
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026