New food appeal, this is the case of Aji Limo, a fresh variety of Peruvian chili pepper (Capsicum chinense), so the recall was triggered after checks detected residues of methomyl (an insecticide) in quantities exceeding the limit allowed by law.
The recalled product
The recall concerns Coolway brand Aji Limo fresh chilli pepper, sold by the kilogram. The product is marketed in Italy by Olla de Barro Food Srl and comes from Peru, from the Lima factory. The lot is identified with the code CEXVEG 28126019201. Since it is a fresh product, the indicated shelf life is just three days: the notice, dated 6 June 2026, therefore mainly concerns those who have made a recent purchase.
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What to do if you have purchased the product
The manufacturer’s indication is not to sell or consume the chili pepper: anyone who still has it should set it aside, separate it from any other food, contact the point of sale and wait for the collection coordinated by the supplier.
Why methomyl is a problem
Methomyl is an insecticide used in agriculture against aphids and other parasites. European legislation sets a maximum residue limit for each food, calibrated on the level beyond which the risk for those who consume the product ceases to be negligible. When this threshold is exceeded, as in this case, the recall serves to prevent the consumer from taking a quantity of substance that should not end up on the plate. This is a precautionary measure, but one that is best respected to the letter.
