The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1504-2014·Announced 2014-02-26

El Encanto Recalls SuperHot Product Due to Listeria Risk

El Encanto, Incorporated is recalling specific lots of Bueno GC NM Hatch Valley Blakes SuperHot 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 aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

El Encanto, Incorporated is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Bueno GC NM Hatch Valley Blakes SuperHot, Product Item Number 1028-5. The product is packaged in sealed poly film pouches within cardboard shipper boxes, with each case containing five 5-pound units for a total of 25 pounds.

The recall was initiated due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected lots are 2743, 2753, 2763, and 2863. The product was distributed nationwide, including to military, government, and VA consignees, but was not distributed to foreign markets.

Consumers who have purchased these specific lots should check their inventory for the listed lot numbers. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. The source text does not specify a particular action for consumers beyond the standard recall protocol, nor does it report any illnesses or injuries associated with the product.

The recalled product

Product
Bueno GC NM Hatch Valley Blakes SuperHot 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1028-5. Packaged in sealed poly film pouches. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size 5 units of 5 lbs each per case, totaling 25 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 (4)

  • Lots 2743
  • 2753
  • 2763
  • 2863

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 →