McCain Foods Recalls Fire-Roasted Chili Due to Pathogen Testing Failures
McCain Foods USA is recalling Fire-Roasted Rubio's Fresno Chili because finished product was released after presumptive positive tests for Listeria and Salmonella without confirmation.
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 high-risk pathogens (Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella) without reported illness, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
McCain Foods USA is recalling 1,207 cases of Fire-Roasted Rubio's Fresno Chili, sold in 2 lb. containers under the Chef Sensations brand. The recall affects products shipped on or after January 1, 2016, with batch numbers 1001867356, 1002382360, and 1001879403. The product was distributed in the US, Canada, China, Korea, and Mexico.
The recall was initiated after an internal audit revealed that finished product had been released on numerous occasions following presumptive positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella. The company did not conduct confirmation testing for these results before releasing the product.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific batch numbers listed above. If the product is found, consumers should dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Fire-Roasted Rubio's Fresno Chili ; Sold in 2 lb. containers. Brand Name: Chef Sensations¿
- Manufacturer
- McCain Foods USA
- Category
- Food — Frozen Foods
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,207
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 (2)
- All products shipped on or after January 1
- 2016 Batch numbers: 1001867356 1002382360 1001879403
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 63 recalled by McCain Foods USA 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.
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