The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0418-2019·Announced 2018-10-24

La Mexicana Mild Salsa Recalled for Potential Listeria Contamination

La Mexicana LLC is recalling various sizes of Mild Salsa due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed across 22 U.S. states.

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: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which is defined as a serious health hazard. Additionally, the hazard involves Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

La Mexicana LLC is recalling La Mexicana Mild Salsa in 16 oz., 24 oz., 48 oz., 64 oz., and 128 oz. sizes, as well as Gourmet Style Mild Salsa in 16 oz. and 24 oz. sizes. The recall involves approximately 780,000 units of the product.

The recall is being conducted due to the potential for Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected products have sell-by dates between September 28, 2018, and November 19, 2018.

The product was distributed in the United States to California, Utah, Arizona, Kansas, Nebraska, Louisiana, Wisconsin, Indiana, Massachusetts, Kentucky, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Connecticut, North Carolina, Colorado, Georgia, Florida, Washington, Illinois, Texas, and Idaho. There was no foreign distribution. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and dates and dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
La Mexicana Mild Salsa 16 oz., 24 oz., 48 oz., 64 oz., and 128 oz. Gourmet Style Mild Salsa 16 oz. and 24 oz.
Manufacturer
La Mexicana LLC
Hazard
Affected units
780,000

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 (3)

  • Sell by date between September 28
  • 2018 and November 19
  • 2018.

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 7 recalled by La Mexicana LLC 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 7 products in this recall →