The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1499-2023·Announced 2023-09-20

La Reyna Salsa Roja recalled for improper temperature storage during distribution

Twin Cities Co-Op Partners is recalling 720 containers of La Reyna Salsa Roja due to temperature storage violations. The product was shipped to customers without proper quarantine after being stored outside required refrigeration specifications.

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: FDA Class III recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard is temperature abuse of a refrigerated ready-to-eat product, which is a low-risk contamination scenario without confirmed pathogenic identification. FDA Class III recalls are typically scored 1 or 2.

Plain-English summary

Twin Cities Co-Op Partners Inc. is recalling 720 containers of La Reyna Salsa Roja, Gluten Free / Medium (16 oz, UPC 7 52830-92630 1, Product Code 1783) distributed across Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

The recall was initiated after the product was found to have been stored outside of required temperature specifications. The affected product was not quarantined and was shipped to customers despite these storage violations, beginning August 5, 2023.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Improper temperature storage of refrigerated ready-to-eat foods can potentially allow harmful bacteria to grow. Consumers should dispose of the product or return it to the point of purchase. Anyone with health concerns should contact their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
La Reyna Salsa Roja, Gluten Free / Medium. Product Code 1783. Net Wt 16 oz. UPC 7 52830-92630 1. Keep Refrigerated. La Reyna, 202 4th, Vinton IA 42349
Manufacturer
Twin Cities Co-Op Partners Inc.
Category
Food — Sauces and Dips
Hazard
Affected units
720

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Lot numbers (2)

  • August 5
  • 2023.

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by Twin Cities Co-Op Partners Inc. 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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