The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1513-2014·Announced 2014-02-26

El Encanto Recalls Bueno GC NM Hot Salsa Due to Listeria Risk

El Encanto, Incorporated is recalling Bueno GC NM Hot 5-5# Z salsa due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed nationwide.

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 recalling Bueno GC NM Hot 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1056-3, due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product is packaged in sealed poly film pouches and shipped in cardboard boxes containing five 5-pound units per case.

The recall covers specific lots of the product, including lots 2343, 2353, 2413, 2423, 2483, 2633, 2663, 2673, 2703, 2713, 2723, 2743, 2753, 2763, 2803, 2813, 2823, 2833, 2853, 2863, and 2893. The affected product was distributed nationwide, including to military, government, and VA consignees.

Consumers should check their inventory for the specific product name, item number, and lot numbers listed above. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Bueno GC NM Hot 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1056-3. 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 (20)

  • Lots 2343
  • 2353
  • 2413
  • 2423
  • 2483
  • 2633
  • 2663
  • 2673
  • 2703
  • 2713
  • 2723
  • 2743
  • 2753
  • 2763
  • 2803
  • 2813
  • 2823
  • 2833
  • 2853
  • 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 →