El Encanto Recalls Bueno GC NM Hot Salsa Due to Listeria Risk
El Encanto, Incorporated is recalling specific lots of Bueno GC NM Hot 6-56oz 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 corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
El Encanto, Incorporated is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Bueno GC NM Hot 6-56oz Z salsa. The product is packaged in plastic containers and shipped in cardboard boxes. The recall involves lots 2263, 2353, 2403, 2833, 2863, and 2873.
The recall was initiated due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Listeria is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in vulnerable populations. The agency classification for this recall is Class II.
The product was distributed nationwide, including to military, government, and VA consignees. Consumers who have purchased these specific lots should check their inventory and stop using the product if the lot numbers match those listed in the recall notice.
The recalled product
- Product
- Bueno GC NM Hot 6-56oz Z, Product Item Number 1042-2. Packaged in plastic containers. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size of 6 units of 56 oz each per case totaling 21 lbs.
- Manufacturer
- El Encanto, Incorporated
- Category
- Food — Salsa
- 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 (6)
- Lots 2263
- 2353
- 2403
- 2833
- 2863
- 2873
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.
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