The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1952-2018·Announced 2018-09-12

Sammy Salsa Roasted Cabo Verde Recalled for Potential Cyclospora Contamination

Sammy Food Products LLC is recalling 10 cases of Roasted Cabo Verde salsa due to potential Cyclospora contamination from cilantro. The product was distributed in Oregon and 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 a high-risk pathogen (Cyclospora) without reported illness, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Sammy Food Products LLC is recalling 10 cases of Sammy Salsa Roasted Cabo Verde, packaged in 14 oz. plastic containers. The recall is due to a potential contamination with Cyclospora, a pathogen that can cause gastrointestinal illness. The salsa contains cilantro that was previously recalled for the same potential contamination.

The affected product is identified by UPC # 00868422000141 and has a use-by date of September 9, 2018. The recall involves 10 cases, with 6 units per case. The product was distributed in Oregon and Washington.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and use-by date. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase. No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Sammy Salsa Roasted Cabo Verde, packaged in 14 oz. plastic container, 6 units per case. UPC # 00868422000141. The label is read in parts: "***Roasted Tomatillos, Roasted Onion, Roasted Chile Peppers, Roasted Garlic, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Lime, Water, Organic Vegetable Stock (w
Affected units
10

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)

  • Use by date of Sept 9/18

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Sammy Food Products LLC 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 4 products in this recall →