Real Mex Foods Recalls Cheese and Red Onion Enchiladas Due to Salmonella Risk
Real Mex Foods is recalling cheese and red onion enchiladas because the cilantro used may be contaminated with Salmonella.
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
Real Mex Foods is recalling 21 cases of Cheese and Red Onion Enchilada, 2 oz packaged in 240/2oz cases. The product is identified by Item # 14800, UPC 7 58897 14800, and a use-by date of 08/24/12.
The recall was initiated because the cilantro used in the manufacturing process was recalled by the supplier due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed to food service establishments, such as restaurants.
Consumers and food service operators should check their inventory for this specific product and stop using it. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- Cheese and red onion enchilada, 2 oz packaged in 240/2oz case, net weight 30 lbs. Product labeling reads in part:" REAL MEX FOODS Item # 14800 CHEESE & RED ONION ENCHILADA***KEEP REFRIGERATED*** PACK SIZE: 240/2 OZ. NET WEIGHT:30.00 LBS Real Mex Foods 3305 E. Vernon Ave. Vernon,
- Manufacturer
- Real Mex Foods
- Category
- Food — Prepared Foods
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 21
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 (3)
- Use by date 08/24/12
- Item # 14800
- UPC 7 58897 14800
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Real Mex Foods 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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