The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1511-2012·Announced 2012-06-27

Kerry Foods Recalls Salsa Fresca Due to Metal Fragment Contamination

Kerry Foods is voluntarily recalling Salsa Fresca products because they are contaminated with metal fragments.

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 risk-of-harm product (metal fragments) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Kerry Foods has initiated a voluntary recall of its Salsa Fresca products, specifically Item # 725058.465, Net Wt 50 Lb (22.68 Kg). The recall affects 40 BG of the product.

The recall is being conducted because the products are contaminated with metal fragments. The source text notes that Kerry has decided to voluntarily recall its lactic acid containing products for this reason.

The affected products were distributed in Arizona, California, Minnesota, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin, as well as in Canada and Chile. Consumers should check their inventory for this specific item and stop using it if found.

The recalled product

Product
KERRY, SALSA FRESCA 725058, Item # 725058.465, Net Wt 50 Lb (22.68 Kg)
Manufacturer
Kerry Foods
Category
Food — Salsa
Hazard
Affected units
40

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 (1)

  • 0426276601

Distribution

Distributed in 15 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 62 recalled by Kerry Foods 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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