A California food manufacturer has issued a recall of its jarred peperoncini peppers after a consumer posted a video online allegedly showing a rodent inside one of the jars, according to multiple outlets.
The recall was described as voluntary, with the company citing a 'potential pest contaminant' found in the product, according to NewsNation and CBS News.
According to the New York Post, two viral TikTok videos allegedly showed a dead mouse inside a jar from the company, which the outlet said sparked a 'mass recall.' CBS News reported that a consumer posted a video showing a rodent in a jar of the company's peperoncinis.
The manufacturer said it is investigating the matter, according to CBS News.
How each side covered it
Left
- CBS News reported the manufacturer is investigating after a consumer's video showed a rodent in a peperoncini jar.
- Coverage noted the company is a California food manufacturer.
“Peperoncini product recalled after "pest contaminant" found in jar” — CBS News
Center
- Newsweek and NewsNation both reported the recall followed a viral video showing an alleged 'mouse' in the product.
- NewsNation described the recall as voluntary, citing a 'potential pest contaminant.'
“Pepperoncini voluntarily recalled over ‘potential pest contaminant’” — NewsNation
Right
- The New York Post reported two viral TikTok videos allegedly showed a dead mouse in the jar.
- The outlet characterized the event as prompting a 'mass recall' of the product.
“Peperoncini jar allegedly containing dead mouse unearthed by TikTok user prompts mass recall” — New York Post
Questions readers ask
What happened with the peperoncini recall?
A California food manufacturer recalled jars of peperoncini peppers after a consumer posted video online allegedly showing a rodent inside one of the jars. The company described the issue as a 'potential pest contaminant' and said it is investigating.
Where did the video showing the rodent come from?
According to the New York Post, two viral videos were posted on TikTok allegedly showing a dead mouse inside a jar of peperoncini peppers from the California-based company.
Is the recall mandatory or voluntary?
NewsNation and CBS News reported the recall was voluntary, initiated by the manufacturer after the video surfaced.
What did different outlets emphasize about the story?
Left-leaning and center outlets emphasized the company's investigation and description of a 'potential pest contaminant,' while a right-leaning outlet emphasized the viral TikTok videos and characterized the recall as a 'mass recall.'
Sources · 4 outlet reports
- CBS NewsLeft-leaningPeperoncini product recalled after "pest contaminant" found in jar
- NewsNationCenterPepperoncini voluntarily recalled over ‘potential pest contaminant’
- NewsweekCenterJarred Peperoncini Peppers Recalled After Viral Video of ‘Mouse’
- New York PostRight-leaningPeperoncini jar allegedly containing dead mouse unearthed by TikTok user prompts mass recall