The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-2252-2017·Announced 2017-06-07

Green Chile Burritos Recalled for Potential Listeria Contamination

Green Chile Foods is recalling specific burritos due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should check their freezers and refrigerators for the affected product.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric. Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Green Chile Concepts, LLC is voluntarily recalling certain Green Chile Food Company brand burritos. The affected products are Bean & Cheddar with Salsa, Fire Roasted Corn & Red Bell Pepper Burritos (Mild), Net WT 7oz, Item # 886. These items were sold frozen, refrigerated, and/or served hot in certain convenience stores, vending machines, and retail locations.

The recall is being issued because the burritos may have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The specific product details include Case UPC 833425001464 and Item UPC 8 33425 00336 9. The case lot code is March 30, 2017, and the production date is 3/30/2017. The distribution pattern indicates sales to Artic Cascade and DOT Foods, with no VA, government, military, or foreign consignees.

Consumers who have purchased these burritos should check their freezers and refrigerators for the specific item numbers and lot codes listed above. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Bean & Cheddar with Salsa, FIRE ROASTED Corn & Red Bell Pepper Burrito. MILD, Net WT 7oz, Item # 886, Case UPC 833425001464, Item UPC 8 33425 00336 9. Packaged in Paper Wrap sealed with Item Label, 12 units per case. Frozen or refrigerated.
Manufacturer
Green Chile Foods, Inc.
Category
Food — Frozen/Refrigerated Burritos
Hazard
Affected units
785

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)

  • Case Lot Code: March 30
  • 2017
  • Production Date: 3/30/2017

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Green Chile Foods, Inc. 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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