The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1503-2014·Announced 2014-02-26

El Encanto Autumn Roast Hot Chili Recalled for Listeria Risk

El Encanto, Incorporated is recalling specific lots of Bueno GC NM Hatch Valley Autumn Roast Hot 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 (3) under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

El Encanto, Incorporated is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Bueno GC NM Hatch Valley Autumn Roast Hot, Product Item Number 1026-2. The product is packaged in plastic containers and shipped in cardboard boxes containing 12 units of 13 oz each. The affected lots are 2113, 2523, 2533, 2543, 2773, 2783, and 2843.

The recall was initiated due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The agency has classified this as a Class II recall. The product was distributed nationwide, including to military, government, and VA consignees, with no foreign distribution reported.

Consumers who have purchased these specific lots should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Bueno GC NM Hatch Valley Autumn Roast Hot 12-13 oz Z, Product Item Number 1026-2. 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 (7)

  • Lots 2113
  • 2523
  • 2533
  • 2543
  • 2773
  • 2783
  • 2843

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 →