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ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0435-2018·Announced 2017-12-13

Donkey Salsa Recalls Salsa Not Hot Due to Plastic Contamination

Donkey Salsa is recalling Salsa Not Hot 15 oz jars because they may contain pieces of plastic. The product was distributed in New York.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically corresponds to a moderate severity where the hazard is unlikely to cause serious adverse health consequences but may cause temporary or medically reversible harm. The presence of plastic pieces is a physical hazard that does not meet the criteria for High severity (such as high-risk pathogens or common allergen mislabeling) or Severe severity (structural defects or significant injury reports).

Plain-English summary

Donkey Salsa is recalling specific jars of Salsa Not Hot, Net Wt. 15 oz (426G), because the product may contain pieces of plastic. The recall affects 176 units of the Not Hot variety. The product was distributed in New York.

The recall covers jars with code numbers 01, 03, 04, 05, 06, or 07. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall, indicating a situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantry for jars matching the description and code numbers listed above. If found, consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
SALSA NOT HOT Net Wt. 15 oz (426G)
Manufacturer
Donkey Salsa

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 (6)

  • NOT HOT: 01
  • 03
  • 04
  • 05
  • 06
  • 07

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Donkey Salsa 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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