The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0848-2020·Announced 2020-04-01

Proxy Foods Recalls Red Pozole Soup Starter Due to Missing Records

Proxy Foods LLC is recalling Red Pozole Soup Starter because of missing production logs and observations of swollen or leaking jars.

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, but the source text cites missing documentation and physical jar defects (swelling/leaking) without reporting any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Proxy Foods LLC is recalling 858 units of Red Pozole Soup Starter, Pozole To The People, packaged in glass jars. The product is available in 16 fl. oz. and 24 fl. oz. sizes. The recall was initiated due to missing processing records and production logs, as well as observations of swollen and/or leaking jars at multiple retail locations.

The affected product was distributed in Oregon and Washington. The recall covers all lot codes for the product. The label identifies the ingredients as water, hominy, guajillo, ancho, lime juice, kosher salt, and spices.

Consumers who purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Red Pozole Soup Starter, Pozole To The People, packaged in glass jars. Net Wt. 16 fl. oz., (473.2 mL). or 24 fl. oz. 16 fl oz UPC 738283379109 24 fl oz UPC 860322002201 The label is read in parts: "***RED POZOLE SOUP STARTER ***NET WT. 24 OZ. ***INGREDIENTS: Water, Hominy,
Manufacturer
Proxy Foods LLC
Affected units
858

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)

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Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Proxy Foods LLC 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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