H-E-B recalls serrano peppers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning advising consumers to avoid eating raw serrano peppers from Mexico to prevent additional cases of salmonella illnesses.

In response, H-E-B is issuing a company-wide precautionary recall of raw serrano peppers.

“We are closely monitoring the situation and view this as a neccessary step to ensure the safety of our customers,” said Winell Herron, H-E-B group vice president of Public Affairs and Diversity. “The recall is voluntary and only a precaution. None of our customers have reported any illnesses. We will return the product to our stores once it is determined safe to consume.”