The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1533-2014·Announced 2014-02-26

El Encanto Recalls Bueno GC 1.5 Hot Salsa for Listeria Risk

El Encanto, Incorporated is recalling Bueno GC 1.5 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 corresponds to a High severity score of 3 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

El Encanto, Incorporated is recalling Bueno GC 1.5 Hot 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1096-3, 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 each, totaling 25 pounds per case.

The recall affects Lots 2323 and 2613. The product was distributed nationwide, including to military, government, and VA consignees. No foreign distribution is reported.

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 1.5 Hot 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1096-3. 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 (2)

  • Lots 2323
  • 2613

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 →