Food recall: Fire Roasted 1/2" Diced Red Peppers; Sold in 2 lb. and 25 lb. containers Brand name: Jon-Lin

Class II FDA enforcement event 81281. Recall start date: 13 Oct 2018. Status in the FDA record: Terminated. Termination date: 1 Nov 2019.

Reason for recall, in the words of FDA

During an internal audit at the manufacturing location, it was discovered that finished product had been released on numerous occasions after receiving presumptive positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella; confirmation was not conducted.

Class II, in the words of FDA

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

McCain Foods USA started this food recall on 13 Oct 2018. The firm address in the FDA record is in Oakbrook Ter, IL. FDA put the recall in Class II. FDA event 81281 has 63 product records. The first FDA enforcement report date is 31 Oct 2018. The record gives the status Terminated, with the termination date 1 Nov 2019.

FDA enforcement report The 63 product records

It is important to note that most of the time recall classifications are determined after the recalling firm provides all of the information needed to determine the risk posed to public health. The classification and posting in the FDA Enforcement Report should not be seen as an expansion or change to a firm’s voluntary public warning.
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Distribution

In the words of FDA.

US and Canada, China, Korea and Mexico

Recalling firm

McCain Foods USA, Oakbrook Ter, IL.

Recalling firm: The firm that the FDA record names for a recall.

FDA records how the recall started: Voluntary: Firm initiated.

Products

63 product records in the event.

FDA event 81281: product records
Recall number	Product	Quantity	Class	Status	Report date
F-0204-2019	Fire Roasted 1/2" Diced Red Peppers; Sold in 2 lb. and 25 lb. containers Brand name: Jon-Lin	15,380 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0205-2019	Fire-Roasted 1/4" Diced Red Jalapenos; Sold in 25 lb. containers Brand Name: Jon-Lin NatureSmart" Brand name:	366	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0206-2019	Sautéed 3/8" Diced Onions; Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand name: Jon-Lin, Jon-Lin NatureSmart	8560 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0207-2019	Corn and Black Bean Blend: Sold in 2 lb. and 25 lb. packages. Brand Name: Jon-Lin NatureSmart; Jon-Lin, Chef Sensations	94,453 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0208-2019	Caramelized Onion Strips: Sold in 2 lb. and 25 lb. packages. Brand Name: Jon-Lin NatureSmart; Jon-Lin	149,578 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0209-2019	Fire-Roasted Red Pepper Julienne Strips: Sold in 2 lb. and 25 lb. packages. Brand Name: Jon-Lin NatureSmart; Jon-Lin	40,051 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0210-2019	FIRE-ROASTED THIN SLICED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS: Sold in 2 lb.. packages. Brand Name: Jon-Lin NatureSmart;	788	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0211-2019	Caramelized 3/8" Diced Onions: Sold in 25 lb.. packages. Brand Name: Jon-Lin	77900 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0212-2019	Roasted Vegetable Blend: Sold in 2 lb. . packages. Brand Name: GFGB	59, 735 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0213-2019	Fire Roasted Half Moon Green Zucchini : Sold in 25 lb. and 1200 lb. packaging. Brand Name: Jon-Lin	258,879 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0214-2019	Fire Roasted Super Sweet Corn: Sold in 20 lb. Brand Name: Chef Sensations	57631 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0215-2019	Fire Roasted Red Pepper Strips: Sold in 20 lb. Brand Name: Jon-Lin	68,658 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0216-2019	Smokehouse Roasted 5/8" Diced Apples: Sold in 25 lb. Brand Name: Jon-Lin	3,706 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0217-2019	Fire-Roasted 1/2" Diced Onions: Sold in 25 lb. Brand Name: Jon-Lin	N/A	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0218-2019	Fire Roasted 1/2" Diced Green Peppers: Sold in 25 lb. Brand Name: Jon-Lin	18, 258 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0219-2019	Fire Roasted 1/2" Diced Yellow Peppers: Sold in 25 lb. Brand Name: Jon-Lin	798 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0220-2019	Fire-Roasted Onion/Pepper Strip Blend: Sold in 20 lb. Brand Name: Jon-Lin	30,007 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0221-2019	Fire Roasted 1/4" Diced Red Peppers: Sold in 25 lb. Brand Name: Jon-Lin	5,989 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0222-2019	SAUTÉED 1/4" DICED ONIONS: Sold in 25 lb. Brand Name: Jon-Lin	8254 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0223-2019	Fire-Roasted Rubio's Vegetable Blend: Sold in 2 lb. Brand Name: Chef Sensations	19,091	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0224-2019	FIRE ROASTED ONION STRIPS: Sold in 20 lb. Brand Name: Jon-Lin	33,790 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0225-2019	Sauted Muchrooms: Sold in 500 g package. Brand Name: none	c cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0226-2019	Fire-Roasted Bell Peppers and Onions Sold in 14 oz. package. Brand Name:Trader Joe's none	217,161 lots	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0227-2019	Sautéed Organic Onion Strips; Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name:Jon-Lin NatureSmart	14,039 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0228-2019	Jalapeno Poblano Onion Blend; Sold in 2 lb. and 25 lb. containers. Brand Name:Jon-Lin	14,353	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0229-2019	Dark Caramelized 3/8" Diced Sweet Onions; Sold in 20 lb. containers. Brand Name:Jon-Lin	23,203 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0230-2019	Caramelized 1/4" Diced Onions; Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name:Jon-Lin	100,876 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0231-2019	Fire-Roasted Homestyle Julienne Tri-Colored Pepper Strips; Sold in 20 lb. containers. Brand Name:Jon-Lin NatureSmart	20, 235 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0232-2019	Fire Roasted 1/2" Diced Poblano Chiles; Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name:Jon-Lin	7,846 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0233-2019	Fire-Roasted 1/2" Diced Onions; Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name:Jon-Lin	N/A	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0234-2019	Sautéed 3/8" Diced Organic Onions; Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin NatureSmart	9668 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0235-2019	Fire Roasted 1/2" Diced Green Zucchini; Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin	2,995 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0236-2019	Fire-Roasted Cauliflower Florets; Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin	7,696 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0237-2019	Fire Roasted 1/2" Diced Tomatoes; Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin	79, 985 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0238-2019	Fire Roasted 1/2" Diced Onion/Pepper Blend; Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin	21,410 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0239-2019	Sautéed Julienne Onion Strips With Canola Caramel; Sold in 20 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin	15,475 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0240-2019	Pizza Kitchen Cut Medley; Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin NatureSmart"	4620 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0241-2019	Fire-Roasted Pepper and Onion Blend; Sold in 300 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin	231,719 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0242-2019	Fire-Roasted 3/8" Diced Organic Onions; Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin NatureSmart	10,062 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0243-2019	Fire Roasted 1/4" Diced Poblanos; Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin NatureSmart	2030 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0244-2019	Fire-Roasted Poblano Strips; Sold in 20 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin NatureSmart	6,442 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0245-2019	Fire Roasted Red Onion Sticks; Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin	11,088 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0246-2019	Caramelized Mushroom Slices; Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin	244 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0247-2019	Fire-Roasted Rubio's Elote Corn Blend; Sold in 2 lb. containers. Brand Name: Chef Sensations	7,567	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0248-2019	Fire-Roasted Pineapple Tidbits; Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin	5,497 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0249-2019	Fire-Roasted 1/2" Diced Tomatillos; Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin	7,788 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0250-2019	Fire-Roasted Rubio's Fresno Chili; Sold in 2 lb. containers. Brand Name: Chef Sensations	1,207 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0251-2019	Fire Roasted Green Pepper Strips; Sold in 2 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin NatureSmart	44,869 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0252-2019	Fire-Roasted Green Jalapeno Slices; Sold in 20 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin NatureSmart	14,172 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0253-2019	Fire Roasted Yellow Pepper Strips; Sold in 20 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin	30,982 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0254-2019	Fire-Roasted Corn & Black Bean Blend; Sold in 2 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin NatureSmart	7,871 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0255-2019	Fire-Roasted Red Onion & Pepper Blend: Sold in 2 lb. containers. Brand Name: Hot Stuff Foods	16, 316 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0256-2019	Fire Roasted 1/2" Diced Button Mushrooms: Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin	2617 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0257-2019	Sautéed Green Pepper Strips: Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin	1,358 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0258-2019	Fire-Roasted Home-Style Red Pepper Strips;: Sold in 20 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin	N/A	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0322-2019	Fire-Roasted Home-Style Green Pepper Strips;: Sold in 20 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin	7,219 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0323-2019	Fire-Roasted Home-Style Yellow Pepper Strips;: Sold in 20 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin	1,622 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0324-2019	Fire-Roasted 1/4" Diced Jalapenos;: Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin NatureSmart"	336 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0325-2019	Fire Roasted 1/2" Diced Eggplant;: Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin	1 case	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018
F-0326-2019	Fire-Roasted Red Jalapeno Slices; Sold in 2 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin	260 cases	Class II	Terminated	31 Oct 2018

The table shows 60 of 63 product records. The FDA enforcement report lists all the records.

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Class II: The middle of the three FDA recall classes.

The event in context

Food events that started in 2018: 578
Share of these events in Class II: 56%
Product records in this event: 63Median of the firm: 1
Events of the firm on the register: 8

Other events of the firm

Other FDA enforcement events of McCain Foods USA
Initiated	Product (first record)	Type	Class	Records
4 Sep 2019	Ore Ida Spud Bites, packaged in 5lb. plain poly foodservice bags, six bags per case, frozen, Case UPC: 1 00 72714 00093	Food	Class II	1
4 Dec 2017	Publix brand, item # 41596, Southern Style Diced Hash Brown Potatoes, Net wt. 32 oz. Retail's UPC # 0 41415 00549 5. The	Food	Class III	1
26 Apr 2017	Wegman's O'’Brien Hash Browns, frozen packages, net wt. 28 oz. UPC 07789036523.	Food	Class II	1
21 Apr 2017	Roundy's Southern Style Diced Hash Browns, frozen, net wt. 32 oz per package, UPC 0 01115 05501 9. Harris Teeter Souther	Food	Class II	1
23 Sep 2016	Frozen Onion Rings sold and distributed under the following private label retail brands: 1) Premium Pick 5 Mix and Match	Food	Class I	1
12 Jul 2016	Breaded stuffed Jalapenos poppers labeled in part: Anchor breaded Fiesta Bold Poppers, breaded stuffed jalapenos, keep f	Food	Class II	2
10 Sep 2014	Frozen battered onion rings packaged in 40 oz plastic bags, 6/case under the following private labels: (1) Imperial Sysc	Food	Class II	2

McCain Foods USA: all 8 events

Official channels

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Recall Register. FDA enforcement event 81281. https://recallregister.com/fda/ii/81281/. Source: openFDA enforcement reports. Data through 28 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: openFDA food enforcement reports
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Export date: 28 Sep 2026
Newest FDA report date on the register: 23 Sep 2026

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Questions

Where was the product distributed?: The FDA record gives this distribution: US and Canada, China, Korea and Mexico
What quantity of product is in FDA event 81281?: The event has 63 product records. The first record gives this quantity: 15,380 cases
How did the recall start?: The FDA record says: Voluntary: Firm initiated
How many food recalls of 2018 have the same class?: 56% of the 578 food events that started in 2018 are in Class II.