Class IITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Oct 1, 2020

Trader Joe's Hatch Valley Salsa

Recalling firm: Desert Premium Group, LLC

Why it was recalled

One batch of salsa had a recorded equilibrium pH of 6.65.

Historical recall record. This is not a new recall announcement. “Terminated” describes the FDA recall process; it does not certify that an individual package is safe. FDA termination date: Nov 16, 2020.

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ProductTrader Joe's Hatch Valley Salsa, 12 oz. jars packed into trays of 12 and shrink-wrapped, UPC: 0053 6806, Dist. & Sold Exclusively By: Trader Joe's, Monrovia, CA 91016
Package size12 oz

FDA code information

D040620 10:36:00 through D040620 13:10:00 Best if Used By 04/06/2022

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Original product description

Trader Joe's Hatch Valley Salsa, 12 oz. jars packed into trays of 12 and shrink-wrapped, UPC: 0053 6806, Dist. & Sold Exclusively By: Trader Joe's, Monrovia, CA 91016

Extracted codes and context

TypeCode / valueContext
best by04/06/2022D040620 10:36:00 through D040620 13:10:00 Best if Used By 04/06/2022

Original FDA recall reason

One batch of salsa had a recorded equilibrium pH of 6.65.

Recall details

Recall number
F-0029-2021
Event ID
86549
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Oct 1, 2020
Reported
Oct 28, 2020
Classified
Oct 16, 2020
Terminated
Nov 16, 2020
Quantity
680 cases / 8160 12 oz. jars
Location
Albuquerque, NM, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Where it was distributed

Nationwide from 2 distribution centers in CA

FDA source record · F-0029-2021

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