The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1632-2014·Announced 2014-03-19

Elite Spice Mexican Style Mild Chorizo Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Elite Spice Inc. is recalling Mexican Style Mild Chorizo due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed to nine states.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Elite Spice Inc. is voluntarily recalling Mexican Style Mild Chorizo, product number 32582A9, in 24 lb poly-lined cartons. The recall is being issued because the bulk spice, intended for further manufacturing, may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected product is labeled with Lot 1-230647 and includes the manufacturer's address in Jessup, Maryland. The product was distributed to Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Indiana, Georgia, Louisiana, New York, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot number and product description. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Mexican Style Mild Chorizo, Elite Spice # 32582A9, 24 lb poly-lined carton, labeled in part ***Elite Spice Inc. 7151 Montevideo Road, Jessup MD. 20794***
Manufacturer
Elite Spice Inc.

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 (1)

  • Lot 1-230647

Distribution

Distributed in 10 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by Elite Spice Inc. 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 6 products in this recall →