The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1762-2024·Announced 2024-09-11

JFE Pico de Gallo Classic Products Recalled for Listeria Contamination

JFE FRANCHISING INC is recalling Pico de Gallo Classic products in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume affected products and should return them to the place of purchase or discard them.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I recall for Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen capable of causing serious illness, particularly in vulnerable populations.

Plain-English summary

JFE FRANCHISING INC is recalling Pico de Gallo Classic products due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products are available in three varieties: Hot, Medium, and Mild, each packaged in a 14-ounce plastic clam-shell container.

The affected products carry the following UPC codes and sell-by dates: Hot (UPC 639123880116), Medium (UPC 639123880093), and Mild (UPC 639123880109), with sell-by dates between July 9, 2024 and July 26, 2024.

The recalled products were distributed in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia. Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them. Return affected products to the place of purchase for a refund or discard them. This is a Class I recall issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The recalled product

Product
Pico de Gallo Classic Hot - 14 oz 639123880116 Pico de Gallo Classic Medium - 14 oz 639123880093 Pico de Gallo Classic Mild - 14 oz 639123880109 Plastic Clam-Shell Container
Manufacturer
JFE FRANCHISING INC
Hazard
  • listeria

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)

  • Sell by 7/9/24 THROUGH Sell by 7/26/24

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

  • KY
  • MI
  • OH
  • WV