CLASS I Food recall · Reported 24 Jan 2024 · FDA Enforcement Report
Black Bean and Corn Salsa recalled by Herold Salads
Herold Salads is recalling Herold's Salads - Black Bean and Corn Salsa, distributed in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania. The recall was initiated on 7 Dec 2023 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
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-0743-2024
- FDA event ID
- 93644
- Recalling firm
- Herold Salads, Cleveland, OH
- Brand
- Herold's Salads
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 7 Dec 2023
- FDA classified
- 17 Jan 2024
- Reported
- 24 Jan 2024
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Salad Kits
Timeline
| 7 Dec 2023 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 17 Jan 2024 | Classified by FDA | +41 days |
| 24 Jan 2024 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.
Product as listed by the FDA
Herold's Salads - Black Bean and Corn Salsa packaged in 12oz, 1lb, 2lb, and 5lb plastic containers
Where it was distributed
Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan
Questions about this recall
Is Black Bean and Corn Salsa recalled?
Yes. Herold Salads recalled Black Bean and Corn Salsa on 7 Dec 2023. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0743-2024.
Why was it recalled?
Potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
Which lots are affected?
Code 35 Expiration: 12/06/23, 12/09/23, 12/16/23, 01/04/24 Lot Code: 311065301, 311095301, 311165301, 312055301,
Where was it sold?
Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan
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 I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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