The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0758-2025·Announced 2025-05-07

La Victoria Cilantro Salsa recalled for wood pieces in ingredient

La Victoria Cilantro Salsa (15.5 oz) is being recalled because the fresh cilantro ingredient may contain wood pieces. The product was distributed to California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Michigan.

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: This is an FDA Class II recall involving a risk-of-harm product (foreign objects in food) where no reported illnesses or injuries are stated in the source text. Per the rubric, such recalls are classified as High.

Plain-English summary

MegaMex Foods LLC is recalling La Victoria Cilantro Salsa, medium heat, 15.5 oz (UPC 0 72101 34470 3) with a Best By date of Dec2026. The salsa was potentially manufactured using a recalled fresh cilantro ingredient that may contain wood pieces.

The affected product was distributed to 9 consignees across California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Michigan. A total of 501 cases are involved in this recall.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Those with questions or concerns may contact MegaMex Foods LLC.

The recalled product

Product
La Victoria Cilantro Salsa; Med; Net Wt 15.5 OZ; UPC# 0 72101 34470 3; Distributed by: Megamex Foods, LLC Orange, CA 92868
Manufacturer
MegaMex Foods LLC
Category
Food — Salsa / Condiment
Hazard
  • foreign-objects-wood
  • contamination

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 (1)

  • Best By: Dec2026

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

  • CA
  • MI
  • NV
  • OR
  • WA

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