The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0098-2016·Announced 2015-11-04

Goya Mojo Criollo Marinade Recalled for Undeclared Peanut

Goya Foods is recalling Mojo Criollo Marinade because an ingredient supplier reported that cumin used in the product may contain undeclared peanut protein.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (peanut), which meets the criteria for a High severity score (3) under the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Goya Foods, Inc. is recalling specific containers of Goya Mojo Criollo Marinade for Chicken, Pork & Beef. The recall affects 12 ounce, 24.5 ounce, and 1 Gallon containers of the product, which is a product of the Dominican Republic distributed by Goya Foods, Inc. in Secaucus, NJ.

The recall was initiated after Goya was notified by one of its ingredient suppliers that one lot of cumin used in the marinade had potentially been produced with undeclared peanut protein. This undeclared allergen poses a risk to consumers with peanut allergies.

Consumers who have purchased the affected products should check their pantries for the specific UPC codes and Best By dates listed in the official recall notice. The affected products were distributed in 27 states, including California, Florida, New York, and Texas. Consumers should stop using the product and contact Goya Foods for a refund or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Goya Mojo Criollo Marinade for Chicken, Pork & Beef (a) 12 ounce (b) 24.5 oz and (c) 1 Gallon containers; Goya Foods, Inc., Secaucus, NJ 07096 USA Distributor. Product of Dominican Republic
Manufacturer
Goya Foods

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 (13)

  • 12 fl oz - UPC 0 4133103059 5
  • Best By Dates: JAN 2016
  • FEB 2016
  • MAR 2016
  • APR 2016
  • MAY 2016
  • JUN 2016 24.5 fl oz - UPC 0 4133103060 1
  • Best By Dates: JUL 2016 AUG 2016
  • SEP 2016
  • OCT 2016
  • NOV 2016 OR DEC 2016 1 Gallon - UPC 0 4133103061 8
  • Best By Dates: JUL 2016
  • AUG 2016

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Goya Foods under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 2 products in this recall →