The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0015-2023·Announced 2022-10-12

Large Mild Salsa Recalled for Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

Renaissance Food Group is recalling Large Mild Salsa (13 oz) due to positive Listeria monocytogenes test results. Products were distributed to Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall for Listeria monocytogenes contamination. FDA Class I is assigned when there is reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death, which is the criterion for Critical severity.

Plain-English summary

Renaissance Food Group is recalling Large Mild Salsa (13 oz packages) due to positive Listeria monocytogenes test results detected in finished product samples. The firm has recalled all products manufactured using the same components.

The recalled product was distributed in Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina. Affected products are identified by code GHGA 254 with a sell-by date of 09/18/22.

Listeria monocytogenes is a serious pathogen that can cause severe illness, particularly in immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women, and young children. Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it and should dispose of or return it to the point of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Large Mild Salsa, NET WT, 13 OZ (368g), Dist. By: Renaissance Food Group LLC 4322 Moreland Ave. Conley, GA 30288, UPC, 8 26766 19089 ?
Manufacturer
Renaissance Food Group
Category
Food — Salsa
Hazard
  • listeria

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • GHGA 254 SELL BY: 09/18/22

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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