The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0080-2013·Announced 2012-10-17

Spokane Produce Recalls Pico De Gallo Due to Salmonella Risk

Spokane Produce, Inc. is recalling 16 oz containers of Pineapple/Mango Pico De Gallo because the mangoes used in the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly identifies the agency classification as Class I, which corresponds to a Critical severity score under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Spokane Produce, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 128 16-ounce plastic containers of Pineapple/Mango Pico De Gallo. The product is labeled with the description "Roma Tomato, Pineapple, Mango, Red Onion, Green Bell Pepper, Anaheim Pepper, Cilantro Lime Juice, jalapeno Pepper, Salt" and carries a "Best used by: 09/10/12" date. The recall is being conducted because the mangoes used to manufacture the Pico De Gallo may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected product was distributed to retail accounts in Idaho, Montana, and Washington. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their refrigerators for the specific label and date code mentioned above. If the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Pico De Gallo in a plastic container labeled: "Pineapple/Mango Pico De Gallo Roma Tomato, Pineapple, Mango, Red Onion, Green Bell Pepper, Anaheim Pepper, Cilantro Lime Juice, jalapeno Pepper, Salt 88694 83987 Keep Refrigerated Best used by: 09/10/12 Packed by Spokane Produce…

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)

  • "Best used by: 09/10/12"

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

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