Grande Produce, LTD.CO Recalls Jalapeno Peppers, Serrano Peppers, and Avocados Because of Possible Health Risk

NOTE: "According to the Texas and North Carolina Departments of Health, the strain of Salmonella
found in this company's jalapeño and serrano peppers and in its avocado is not Salmonella Saintpaul,
and is not believed to be related to the current Salmonella outbreak.

The recall is a result of sampling not by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) but by the Texas Department of State Health Services (Texas Health)
and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (North Carolina Health ) which revealed that these products contained the bacteria.

The company has voluntarily initiated a recall of its already distributed products and has stopped future distribution
while the FDA, Texas Health, North Carolina Health and the company continue to investigate to determine the source of the problem."

Grande Produce of Hidalgo, Texas is recalling Jalepeno Peppers and Serrano Peppers
distributed between May 17th and July 17th, 2008; and Avocados, all sizes, with lot #HUE08160090889
because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal
infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea,
vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism
getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms),
endocarditis and arthritis.

The Jalapeno Peppers, Serrano Peppers and Avocados were distributed to the following states:
TX, DE, NC, GA, OK, IA, MN, IL, FL, IN, MD, NY, MS, AR, KS, and KY.

The avocados being recalled were shipped in boxes labeled "Frutas Finas de Tancitaro HASS Avocados, Produce of Mexico,"
all sizes, with lot number HUE08160090889. The Jalapeno Peppers and Serrano peppers being recalled
were shipped in 35lb. plastic crates with no brand name or label.

No illnesses associated with this recall have been reported to date.

The recall is a result of sampling by the Texas Department of State Health Services and The North Carolina Department
of Health and Human Services, which revealed that these products contained the bacteria.
Distribution of these products has been suspended while FDA, the Texas Department of State Health Services,
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the company continue their investigation
as to the source of the problem.

Consumers who purchased Avocados, Jalapeno Peppers and Serrano Peppers should contact their supplier to determine
if their products are involved in the recall. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (956) 843-8575.

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