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La Mexicana LLC
Recall #F-0419-2019 · Initiated 2018-09-28
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
La Mexicana LLC is recalling several sizes of their Medium Salsa products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria. The recall affects salsa sold across most of the United States.
Who is at risk
Everyone should be concerned, but this is especially serious for pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and anyone with a weakened immune system.
What to do
Check your home for any La Mexicana Medium Salsa or Gourmet Style Medium Salsa products. If you have any, do not eat them—throw them away or return them to the store. Contact La Mexicana LLC at 1-800-[number] if you have questions (check the FDA website for the full contact details).
Product
La Mexicana Medium Salsa 16 oz., 24 oz., 48 oz., 64 oz., and 128 oz. Gourmet Style Medium Salsa 16 oz.
Reason for recall
Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Quantity affected
780,000 units (total)
Distribution
U.S. distribution to the following: CA, UT, AZ, KS, NE, LA, WI, IN, MA, KY, NY, PA, OR, CT, NC, CO, GA, FL, WA, IL, TX, and ID. No foreign distribution.
Lot / code info
Sell by date between September 28, 2018 and November 19, 2018.
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Letter
Terminated
2018-11-27
Recalling firm
La Mexicana LLC
4601 Pacific Blvd
Vernon, CA 90058-2209
United States
Recall classification
Most serious. Reasonable probability that the product will cause serious health consequences or death.