The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1881-2012·Announced 2012-08-15

FreshPoint Tropical Salsa Mix Recalled for Listeria Risk

FreshPoint Central Florida is recalling Tropical Salsa mixes because onions used in the products 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.

Plain-English summary

FreshPoint Central Florida is voluntarily recalling multiple onion products and mixes, including Tropical Salsa mixes. The recall is being conducted because the products were prepared using onions sourced from Gills Onions LLC, which may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected products may be labeled as "Mixes Tropical Salsa Ready To Eat Product 2/5 LB" or "FP CENTRAL FL. FRESHCUTS MIXES, FC TROPICAL SALSA 2/5# RT # FC" with Item # 597778. The specific quantity recalled is 4 boxes.

These onion products were distributed to restaurant and food service establishments in Florida only. Consumers who have purchased these products should check their labels and contact the retailer or manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
MIX w/yellow onions used as an ingredient. Product may be labeled in part: "***Mixes Tropical Salsa***Ready To Eat Product 2/5 LB***" "***FP CENTRAL FL. FRESHCUTS MIXES, FC TROPICAL SALSA***2/5#***RT # FC***" Item # 597778 MIXES, FC TROPICAL SALSA
Hazard
Affected units
4

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 # 597778

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 →