Class ITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Aug 14, 2012

Pico de Gallo salsa, 2 lbs pouch, packaged in a case of 5/2 lbs. Product labeling reads in…

Recalling firm: Real Mex Foods

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.

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: Aug 12, 2013.

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ProductPico 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***".
Package size2 lbs
UPC758897151021

FDA code information

Use by 08/20/12 and 08/21/12. Item number 15102. UPC 7 58897 15102 1.

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Original 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***".

Extracted codes and context

TypeCode / valueContext
UPC758897151021Use by 08/20/12 and 08/21/12. Item number 15102. UPC 7 58897 15102 1.

Original FDA recall reason

The firm recalled because products manufactured used the cilantro recalled by their supplier has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Recall details

Recall number
F-2033-2012
Event ID
62883
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Aug 14, 2012
Reported
Sep 5, 2012
Classified
Aug 24, 2012
Terminated
Aug 12, 2013
Quantity
37 cases
Location
Vernon, CA, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Letter

Where it was distributed

Distribution to food service such as restaurants.

FDA source record · F-2033-2012

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