The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1499-2014·Announced 2014-02-26

El Encanto Recalls Bueno GC NM Hot Salsa Due to Listeria Risk

El Encanto, Incorporated is recalling specific lots of Bueno GC NM Hot 12-13 oz Z salsa due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Listeria monocytogenes) without reported illness, which meets the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

El Encanto, Incorporated is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Bueno GC NM Hot 12-13 oz Z, Product Item Number 1022-1. The product is packaged in plastic containers and shipped in cardboard boxes. The recall is being conducted due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

The affected lots are 2163, 2243, 2253, 2423, 2473, 2583, 2593, 2743, 2753, and 2813. The product was distributed nationwide, including to military, government, and VA consignees. No foreign distribution is reported.

Consumers who have purchased these specific lots should check their inventory and stop using the product. The source text does not provide specific instructions on disposal or return, nor does it report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Bueno GC NM Hot 12-13 oz Z, Product Item Number 1022-1. Packaged in plastic containers. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size of 12 units of 13 oz each per case totaling 9.75 lbs.
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 (10)

  • Lots 2163
  • 2243
  • 2253
  • 2423
  • 2473
  • 2583
  • 2593
  • 2743
  • 2753
  • 2813

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 39 recalled by El Encanto, Incorporated 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.

See all 39 products in this recall →