The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0743-2024·Announced 2024-01-24

Herold's Black Bean and Corn Salsa recalled for potential Listeria contamination

Herold Salads, Inc. is recalling Black Bean and Corn Salsa due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Affected products were distributed in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.

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: FDA Class I classification indicates a health hazard requiring immediate action. This recall involves potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen, in a ready-to-eat food product.

Plain-English summary

Herold Salads, Inc. is recalling its Black Bean and Corn Salsa packaged in 12oz, 1lb, 2lb, and 5lb containers due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. A total of 209.75 pounds of product is involved in this Class I recall.

The recalled salsa was distributed to retail locations in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. Affected batches are identified by lot codes 311065301, 311095301, 311165301, and 312055301, with expiration dates of 12/06/23, 12/09/23, 12/16/23, and 01/04/24.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it and should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Herold's Salads - Black Bean and Corn Salsa packaged in 12oz, 1lb, 2lb, and 5lb plastic containers
Manufacturer
Herold Salads, Inc.
Hazard
  • listeria

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 (7)

  • Code 35 Expiration: 12/06/23
  • 12/09/23
  • 12/16/23
  • 01/04/24 Lot Code: 311065301
  • 311095301
  • 311165301
  • 312055301

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.