McCain Foods USA

Recall #F-0243-2019 · Initiated 2018-10-13

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What happened

McCain Foods USA is recalling Fire Roasted Diced Poblanos (sold under the Jon-Lin NatureSmart brand in 25 lb. containers) because the company released products for sale without confirming test results for potential bacterial contamination (Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella). The company discovered this issue during an internal audit.

Who is at risk

Everyone who consumed this product could potentially be at risk, though people with weakened immune systems, young children, and pregnant women are at higher risk for serious illness from these bacteria.

What to do

If you purchased this product, do not eat it. Check your freezer or storage areas and discard any Fire Roasted 1/4" Diced Poblanos in 25 lb. Jon-Lin NatureSmart containers. Contact McCain Foods or your retailer if you have questions about whether your product is affected.

Product

Fire Roasted 1/4" Diced Poblanos; Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿ NatureSmart¿

Reason for recall

During an internal audit at the manufacturing location, it was discovered that finished product had been released on numerous occasions after receiving presumptive positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella; confirmation was not conducted.

Quantity affected

2030 cases

Distribution

US and Canada, China, Korea and Mexico

Lot / code info

All products shipped on or after January 1, 2016 Batch numbers: 1002499041 1002028437 1002715201 1002751770 1001589607 1001774708 1001854094 1002624260

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Terminated

2019-11-01