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Real Mex Foods
Recall #F-2034-2012 · Initiated 2012-08-14
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Real Mex Foods recalled 21 cases of their frozen Cheese and Red Onion Enchiladas because the cilantro ingredient used in the product came from a supplier whose cilantro was recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination.
Who is at risk
Anyone who consumed these enchiladas could potentially be affected, as Salmonella can cause illness in any person who ingests contaminated food.
What to do
If you have this product, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to where you purchased it. This product was distributed to restaurants and food service establishments, so check with any restaurants you recently visited to see if they served this item. Contact a healthcare provider if you experience symptoms of Salmonella infection such as diarrhea, fever, or abdominal cramps.
Product
Cheese and red onion enchilada, 2 oz packaged in 240/2oz case, net weight 30 lbs. Product labeling reads in part:" REAL MEX FOODS Item # 14800 CHEESE & RED ONION ENCHILADA***KEEP REFRIGERATED*** PACK SIZE: 240/2 OZ. NET WEIGHT:30.00 LBS Real Mex Foods 3305 E. 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
21 cases
Distribution
Distribution to food service such as restaurants.
Lot / code info
Use by date 08/24/12, Item # 14800, UPC 7 58897 14800
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.