The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1525-2014·Announced 2014-02-26

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 corresponds to a High severity score per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

El Encanto, Incorporated is voluntarily recalling Bueno GC NM Autumn Roast Hot 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1062-7. The product is packaged in sealed poly film pouches within cardboard shipper boxes. The recall involves Lots 2213 and 2283.

The recall was initiated due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this product.

The 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 found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Bueno GC NM Autumn Roast Hot 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1062-7. 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 (2)

  • Lots¿2213
  • 2283

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 →