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Real Mex Foods
Recall #F-2033-2012 · Initiated 2012-08-14
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Real Mex Foods recalled Pico de Gallo salsa because the cilantro ingredient from their supplier may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. The recall affects 37 cases of the 2-pound pouches distributed to restaurants and food service locations.
Who is at risk
Anyone who ate food prepared with this recalled salsa could potentially be affected, as Salmonella can cause serious foodborne illness.
What to do
If you ate at a restaurant recently and got sick with symptoms like diarrhea, fever, or stomach cramps, contact your doctor and mention possible Salmonella exposure. Restaurants that received this product should stop using it immediately and check with their supplier about whether they have any of the recalled cases.
Product
Pico de Gallo salsa, 2 lbs pouch, packaged in a case of 5/2 lbs. Product labeling reads in part:" REAL MEX FOODS ITEM # 15102 "MILD" PICO DE GALLO*** PACK SIZE: 5/2 LBS. NET WEIGHT: 10 LBS Real Mex Foods 3305 Vernon Ave. Vernon, Ca 90058***".
Reason for recall
The firm recalled because products manufactured used the cilantro recalled by their supplier has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Quantity affected
37 cases
Distribution
Distribution to food service such as restaurants.
Lot / code info
Use by 08/20/12 and 08/21/12. Item number 15102. UPC 7 58897 15102 1.
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Letter
Terminated
2013-08-12
Recalling firm
Real Mex Foods
3305 E Vernon Ave
Vernon, CA 90058-1809
United States
Recall classification
Most serious. Reasonable probability that the product will cause serious health consequences or death.