The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1799-2015·Announced 2015-04-08

San Juan Salsa Co. Recalls Six Salsa Varieties Due to Peanut Contamination

San Juan Salsa Co. is recalling six varieties of salsa due to potential peanut contamination. The product was distributed within Washington.

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 potential peanut contamination, which is a common allergen. Per the rubric, allergen mislabeling or contamination on common allergens without reported illness is classified as High (Score 3).

Plain-English summary

San Juan Salsa Co. is voluntarily recalling six varieties of salsa due to potential peanut contamination. The recall includes 10,592 14-ounce containers of Hot Salsa, packaged in clear plastic tubs with plastic lids. The product is labeled with the manufacturer's address in Arlington, Washington, and carries a UPC code of 7 18738 54634 8.

The affected salsa was distributed within the state of Washington. The recall covers products with use-by dates ranging from November 23, 2014, to February 19, 2015. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and use-by dates.

Individuals with a peanut allergy should not consume the recalled product. Consumers who have purchased the product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Hot Salsa, 14 oz; product is packaged in clear plastic tub with plastic lid, labeled in part, "***SAN JUAN SALSA CO.***HOT***Keep Refrigerated***NET WT. 14 oz (397 g)***SAN JUAN SALSA CO. 5919 195TH ST. NE #5, ARLINGTON, WA 98223***" UPC code: 7 18738 54634 8
Manufacturer
San Juan Salsa Co.
Category
Food — Salsa
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 (20)

  • Use by date: Nov 23 2014
  • Nov 27 2014
  • Nov 29 2014
  • Dec 03 2015
  • Dec 05 2014
  • Dec 07 2014
  • Dec 11 2014
  • Dec 13 2014
  • Dec 17 2014
  • Dec 19 2014
  • Dec 21 2014
  • Dec 25 2014
  • Dec 27 2014
  • Dec 31 2014
  • Jan 02 2015
  • Jan 04 2015
  • Jan 08 2015
  • Jan 10 2015
  • Jan 14 2015
  • Jan 16 2015

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by San Juan Salsa Co. 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.

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