MegaMex Foods, LLC - R&D Center Herdez Chilpotle Peppers Recall

Why it was recalled

MegaMex Foods is recalling Herdez Chilpotle Peppers product due to an undeclared wheat allergen.

Product description

Herdez Chilpotle Peppers, 7oz., Item No. 52738, UPC 072878285131

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

Lot Numbers: LF 01304, LF 01314, LF 02014, LF 05084, LF 05094, LF 05294, LF 05304, LF 05314, LF 06174, LF 06244, LF 06254, LF 06264, LF 10184, LF 10214, LF 10224, LF 10234.

Where it was sold

Nationwide in US

What to do if you have this product

Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.

Recall details

Recall number: F-1379-2015
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: Feb 6, 2015
FDA report date: Mar 11, 2015
Quantity: 58,749 cases
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm: MegaMex Foods, LLC - R&D Center

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1379-2015, exactly as published.

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City: Orange
State: CA
Status: Terminated
Country: United States
Event ID: 70476
Address: 333 S Anita Dr Ste 1000
Code information: Lot Numbers: LF 01304, LF 01314, LF 02014, LF 05084, LF 05094, LF 05294, LF 05304, LF 05314, LF 06174, LF 06244, LF 06254, LF 06264, LF 10184, LF 10214, LF 10224, LF 10234.
Postal code: 92868-3318
Report date: Mar 11, 2015
Product type: Food
Recall number: F-1379-2015
Classification: Class II
Recalling firm: MegaMex Foods, LLC - R&D Center
Product quantity: 58,749 cases
Termination date: Aug 4, 2015
Reason for recall: MegaMex Foods is recalling Herdez Chilpotle Peppers product due to an undeclared wheat allergen.
Voluntary / mandated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description: Herdez Chilpotle Peppers, 7oz., Item No. 52738, UPC 072878285131
Distribution pattern: Nationwide in US
Recall initiation date: Feb 6, 2015
Initial firm notification: Letter
Center classification date: Mar 3, 2015

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report F-1379-2015, published Mar 11, 2015. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

Last checked against FDA data: Oct 2, 2026. Content last changed: Oct 2, 2026.

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