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SevereFDA (Food)·F-0836-2020·Announced 2020-03-25

Juanita's Foods Recalls Hot & Spicy Menudo for Metal Contamination Risk

Juanita's Foods is recalling Hot & Spicy Menudo cans because a small amount of product held for potential metal contamination was released into distribution.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class II. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls are assigned a score of 4 (Severe), particularly when involving significant hazards like metal contamination.

Plain-English summary

Juanita's Foods Inc. is recalling 100 cases of Hot & Spicy Menudo, Picoso, 25 oz. cans (UPC: 70132 00201). The recall involves product with a best-by date of November 1, 2022, and can code 19305B-WJS-4. The affected product was distributed to one customer in California.

The recall was initiated because a small amount of product that was on hold due to the potential for metal contamination was released into distribution. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, 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 pantries for cans matching the specific UPC and best-by date listed above. If found, consumers should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Juanita's Foods Hot & Spicy Menudo; Picoso; 25 oz.( 1 lb. 9oz.) 709 grams UPC: 70132 00201 Juanita's Foods, Wilmington, CA
Manufacturer
Juanita's Foods Inc.
Category
Food — Canned Foods
Hazard

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 (4)

  • 19305B-WJS-4 for the can
  • and case code 19305A-WJS-4
  • Best by Date : November 1
  • 2022

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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