Newman's Own Salsa Con Queso Recalled for Undeclared Wheat
Newman's Own is recalling Salsa Con Queso, Medium All Natural, 16 oz. jars nationwide due to undeclared wheat.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 allergen mislabeling (undeclared wheat) on a common allergen, which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Newman's Own Inc. is voluntarily recalling Newman's Own Salsa Con Queso, Medium All Natural, Net Wt. 16 oz., packaged in a glass jar. The recall was initiated on February 18, 2014, because the product contains undeclared wheat. The affected product is identified by UPC 0 20662 00353 9 and has Use By dates of 3/28/15, 4/28/15, 5/28/15, 6/28/15, 7/28/15, and 8/28/15.
Approximately 36,951 cases (12 jars per case) of the product were distributed nationwide. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, which indicates a situation that may cause temporary or medically reversible health adverse effects, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
Consumers with celiac disease or a wheat allergy should avoid consuming this product. Individuals who have purchased the affected jars should check their Use By dates and UPC codes against the information provided. Consumers may contact Newman's Own Inc. for further information or to arrange for a refund or replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- Newman's Own Salsa Con Queso, Medium All Natural Net Wt.16 oz., packaged in a glass jar UPC 0 20662 00353 9
- Manufacturer
- Newman'S Own Inc.
- Category
- Food — Salsa / Condiments
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 (6)
- Production code Use By dates: 3/28/15
- 4/28/15
- 5/28/15
- 6/28/15
- 7/28/15
- 8/28/15
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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