The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1876-2012·Announced 2012-08-15

FreshPoint Recalls Pico De Gallo Mixes Due to Listeria Risk

FreshPoint Central Florida is recalling Pico De Gallo mixes because the onions used may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric. Additionally, the presence of Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk hazard.

Plain-English summary

FreshPoint Central Florida is recalling multiple onion products and mixes, including Pico De Gallo mixes. The specific product identified is labeled as "Pico De Gallo Ready To Eat Product 2/5 LB" with Item # 512514. The recall involves 168 boxes of these products.

The recall is being conducted because the products were prepared using onions sourced from Gills Onions LLC, which may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in vulnerable populations.

The affected onion products were distributed to restaurant and food service establishments in Florida only. Consumers who have purchased these products should check their inventory and dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
MIX w/yellow onions used as an ingredient. Product may be labeled in part: "***Pico De Gallo***Ready To Eat Product***2/5 LB***" Item # 512514 MIXES, FC PICO DE GALLO
Hazard
Affected units
168

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)

  • Item # 512514

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 15 recalled by FreshPoint Central Florida 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 15 products in this recall →