El Encanto Autumn Roast Hot Pepper Recall for Listeria Risk
El Encanto, Incorporated is recalling Bueno GC NM Autumn Roast Hot peppers 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 Bueno GC NM Autumn Roast Hot 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1062-3. The product is packaged in sealed poly film pouches and shipped in cardboard boxes containing five 5-pound units each. The recall covers specific lots including 2133, 2293, 2373, 2453, 2533, 2543, 2573, 2733, 2773, 2783, 2793, 2803, 2843, 2853, 2260, 2383, and 2402.
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 has classified this recall as Class II.
The product was distributed nationwide, including to military, government, and VA consignees. Consumers should check their inventory for the listed lot numbers and stop consuming the product if it matches the recall description.
The recalled product
- Product
- Bueno GC NM Autumn Roast Hot 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1062-3. 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.
- Manufacturer
- El Encanto, Incorporated
- Category
- Food — Spices / Seasonings
- 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 (17)
- Lots 2133
- 2293
- 2373
- 2453
- 2533
- 2543
- 2573
- 2733
- 2773
- 2783
- 2793
- 2803
- 2843
- 2853
- 2260
- 2383
- 2402
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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