Why it was recalled
The firm recalled because products manufactured used the cilantro recalled by their supplier has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Product description
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***".
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Use by 08/20/12 and 08/21/12. Item number 15102. UPC 7 58897 15102 1.
Where it was sold
Distribution to food service such as restaurants.
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-2033-2012
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Aug 14, 2012
- FDA report date
- Sep 5, 2012
- Quantity
- 37 cases
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Real Mex Foods
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-2033-2012, exactly as published.
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- City
- Vernon
- State
- CA
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 62883
- Address
- 3305 E Vernon Ave
- Code information
- Use by 08/20/12 and 08/21/12. Item number 15102. UPC 7 58897 15102 1.
- Postal code
- 90058-1809
- Report date
- Sep 5, 2012
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-2033-2012
- Classification
- Class I
- Recalling firm
- Real Mex Foods
- Product quantity
- 37 cases
- Termination date
- Aug 12, 2013
- Reason for recall
- The firm recalled because products manufactured used the cilantro recalled by their supplier has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- 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***".
- Distribution pattern
- Distribution to food service such as restaurants.
- Recall initiation date
- Aug 14, 2012
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- Aug 24, 2012