McCain Foods USA

Recall #F-0249-2019 · Initiated 2018-10-13

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What happened

McCain Foods USA recalled fire-roasted diced tomatillos (Jon-Lin brand, sold in 25 lb. containers) because the company released products that had tested positive for potential harmful bacteria (Listeria and Salmonella) without confirming the results first. The company discovered this problem during an internal review.

Who is at risk

Everyone who consumed this product could be at risk, but people with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, young children, and elderly adults face more serious health complications from these bacteria.

What to do

If you have these tomatillos at home or work, do not eat them and discard them safely. Check your freezer or storage areas for Jon-Lin brand fire-roasted 1/2" diced tomatillos in 25 lb. containers and remove them immediately.

Product

Fire-Roasted 1/2" Diced Tomatillos; Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿

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

7,788 cases

Distribution

US and Canada, China, Korea and Mexico

Lot / code info

All products shipped on or after January 1, 2016 Batch numbers: 1001780668 1002294406 1002369496 1002489943 1002524436 1002687117 1002752188 1001582082 1001631104 1001632715 1001854096

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2019-11-01