The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0473-2021·Announced 2021-05-05

Jose Madrid Strawberry Mild Salsa Recalled for Undeclared Anchovy Allergen

Michael Zakany LLC is recalling Jose Madrid Strawberry Mild Salsa because it contains anchovy, a major allergen, that is not listed on the label.

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 (anchovy/fish), which corresponds to a High severity score per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Michael Zakany LLC is voluntarily recalling Jose Madrid Salsa - Strawberry Mild Salsa, 13oz glass jars, 12 jars per case. The recall is due to the presence of an undeclared anchovy allergen. Anchovy is a major food allergen that can cause severe reactions in sensitive individuals.

The affected product was sold at local farmer's markets, 12 retail locations within Ohio, one distributor in Ohio, and through online sales across the United States. The estimated total quantity involved is 6,659 jars. Specific sales breakdowns include 1,099 jars sold through websites, 800 through local fundraisers, 400 at retailers, 200 through a distributor, 1,000 as samples at events, 60 held for retain samples/testing, and 2,500 sold at craft fairs and farmer's markets.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantry for jars with Facility Code 601, Product Code 19, Batch Code 01, Serial Number 6011901 032924, and Best By Dates ranging from 03/26/20 to 03/29/24. Individuals with a known allergy to anchovy or fish should not consume this product. Those who have consumed the product and are experiencing symptoms should seek medical attention.

The recalled product

Product
Jose Madrid Salsa - Strawberry Mild Salsa 13oz glass jars, 12 jars per case
Manufacturer
Michael Zakany LLC
Affected units
6,659

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: