CLASS II Food recall · Reported 8 Apr 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Afterburner Salsa recalled by San Juan Salsa
San Juan Salsa is recalling Afterburner Salsa, distributed in Washington. The recall was initiated on 9 Jan 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1801-2015
- FDA event ID
- 70442
- Recalling firm
- San Juan Salsa, Arlington, WA
- Brand
- Afterburner
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 9 Jan 2015
- FDA classified
- 30 Mar 2015
- Reported
- 8 Apr 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Dips & Spreads
Timeline
| 9 Jan 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 30 Mar 2015 | Classified by FDA | +80 days |
| 8 Apr 2015 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
San Juan Salsa Co. is recalling six varieties of salsa due to potential peanut contamination.
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
Afterburner Salsa, 14 oz; product is packaged in clear plastic tub with plastic lid, labeled in part, "***SAN JUAN SALSA CO.***AFTERBURNER***Keep Refrigerated***NET WT. 14 oz (397 g)***SAN JUAN SALSA CO. 5919 195TH ST. NE #5, ARLINGTON, WA 98223***" UPC code: 7 18738 54635 5
Where it was distributed
Salsa was distributed within Washington.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
San Juan Salsa Co. is recalling six varieties of salsa due to potential peanut contamination.
Which lots are affected?
Use by date: Dec 05 2014, Jan 02 2015, Jan 16 2015, Feb 13 2015
Where was it sold?
Salsa was distributed within Washington.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
5 other products · FDA event 70442This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Medium Salsa recalled by San Juan Salsa.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Medium Salsa recalled by San Juan Salsa | San Juan Salsa | Foreign Material | WA | |
| CLASS II | Mild Salsa; product recalled by San Juan Salsa | San Juan Salsa | Foreign Material | WA | |
| CLASS II | Traditional Salsa recalled by San Juan SalsaTraditional | San Juan Salsa | Foreign Material | WA | |
| CLASS II | Pineapple Mango Salsa recalled by San Juan Salsa | San Juan Salsa | Foreign Material | WA | |
| CLASS II | Hot Salsa; product recalled by San Juan Salsa | San Juan Salsa | Foreign Material | WA |
More recalls from San Juan Salsa
All 6| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Hot Salsa; product recalled by San Juan Salsa | San Juan Salsa | Foreign Material | WA |
| Food | CLASS II | Pineapple Mango Salsa recalled by San Juan Salsa | San Juan Salsa | Foreign Material | WA |
| Food | CLASS II | Traditional Salsa recalled by San Juan SalsaTraditional | San Juan Salsa | Foreign Material | WA |
| Food | CLASS II | Mild Salsa; product recalled by San Juan Salsa | San Juan Salsa | Foreign Material | WA |
| Food | CLASS II | Medium Salsa recalled by San Juan Salsa | San Juan Salsa | Foreign Material | WA |
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