The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1309-2019·Announced 2019-05-08

Yost Foods Recalls Aji Amarillo Paste Due to Listeria Contamination

Yost Foods, Inc. is recalling Aji Amarillo Paste in 40 lb buckets because the product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

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: The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, which per the rubric mandates a severity score of 5 (Critical) regardless of other factors.

Plain-English summary

Yost Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Aji Amarillo Paste, packaged in 40 lb buckets, because the product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The recall involves Lot Y05319, with a total quantity of 1,000 lbs.

The affected product was distributed to one customer in Ohio. The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, which is the most serious type of recall, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact Yost Foods, Inc. for further instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Aji Amarillo Paste, in 40 lb buckets.
Manufacturer
Yost Foods, Inc
Category
Food — Spices and Condiments
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 (1)

  • Lot Y05319

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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