McCain Foods USA

Recall #F-0250-2019 · Initiated 2018-10-13

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What happened

McCain Foods USA is recalling Fire-Roasted Rubio's Fresno Chili (sold under the Chef Sensations brand in 2 lb. containers) because the company released finished products for sale after getting preliminary positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella bacteria, without waiting for confirmation testing. This happened on multiple occasions at their manufacturing facility.

Who is at risk

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

What to do

Check your freezer for Fire-Roasted Rubio's Fresno Chili in 2 lb. Chef Sensations containers. If you have this product, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. Contact McCain Foods or your retailer if you have questions about whether your product is affected.

Product

Fire-Roasted Rubio's Fresno Chili ; Sold in 2 lb. containers. Brand Name: Chef Sensations¿

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

1,207 cases

Distribution

US and Canada, China, Korea and Mexico

Lot / code info

All products shipped on or after January 1, 2016 Batch numbers: 1001867356 1002382360 1001879403

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2019-11-01