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FDA Food recall · Reported January 25, 2023

Pepper Collection 8 Tube Gift Set - a colorful assortment of dried peppers. This product contains peppers in 8 different glass tube and packaged in a printed paperboard sleeve and are visible through a window in the sleeve. Net wt. is 4.87oz/138g. The UPC is 6 009686 793712. Packed in South Africa. US Importer: Something South African, LLC Seattle WA 98199, Email: info@somethingsouthafrican.net.

Due to presence of mold (Aspergillus brasiliensis) and Ochratoxin A.

Recall #
F-0263-2023
Affected scope
4200 units
Initiated
December 12, 2022
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Something South African LLC recalled Pepper Collection 8 Tube Gift Set - a colorful assortment of dried peppers. This product… — a moderate-severity action.

Pepper Collection 8 Tube Gift Set - a colorful assortment of dried peppers. This product… was recalled by Something South African LLC in January 25, 2023. Reason: Due to presence of mold (Aspergillus brasiliensis) and Ochratoxin A.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0263-2023 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Something South African LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall — Due to presence of mold (Aspergillus brasiliensis) and Ochratoxin A..

Moderate
severity level
4K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
January 25, 2023
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0263-2023 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-0263-2023) was formally reported on January 25, 2023, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 12, 2022. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Something South African LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Marietta, GA. Federal records list the affected scope as 4200 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: Due to presence of mold (Aspergillus brasiliensis) and Ochratoxin A. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: nationwide. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food — clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Food recalls over time

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 100,165 recalls in the database, 23,668 are high severity, 72,097 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

4200 units

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

Pepper Collection 8 Tube Gift Set - a colorful assortment of dried peppers. This product contains peppers in 8 different glass tube and packaged in a printed paperboard sleeve and are visible through a window in the sleeve. Net wt. is 4.87oz/138g. The UPC is 6 009686 793712. Packed in South Africa. US Importer: Something South African, LLC Seattle WA 98199, Email: info@somethingsouthafrican.net.

Reason for recall

Due to presence of mold (Aspergillus brasiliensis) and Ochratoxin A.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-0263-2023
Date reported January 25, 2023
Date initiated December 12, 2022
Recalling firm Something South African LLC
Firm location Marietta, GA
Affected scope 4200 units
Distribution nationwide

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

4200 units units affected — limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units)
Large-scale (100K – 1M units)
Massive (≥1M units)

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Food record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Pepper Collection 8 Tube Gift Set - a colorful assortment of dried peppers. This product contains peppers in 8 different glass tube and packaged in a printed paperboard sleeve and are visible through a window in the sleeve. Net wt. is 4.87oz/138g. The UPC is 6 009686 793712. Packed in South Africa. US Importer: Something South African, LLC Seattle WA 98199, Email: info@somethingsouthafrican.net.. Recalled by Something South African LLC. Units affected: 4200 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Due to presence of mold (Aspergillus brasiliensis) and Ochratoxin A.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on January 25, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0263-2023.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: nationwide.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-0263-2023) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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Data Sources

Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: FDA Food, reported January 25, 2023.

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