CLASS I Food recall · Reported 6 Dec 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

Casa Sanchez Foods, Spicy Guacamole recalled by FANTE, Inc

Fante Inc is recalling Casa Sanchez Foods, Spicy Guacamole, distributed in California, Hawaii, Nevada. The recall was initiated on 15 Nov 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesUPC 0-78732-00426-9 Lot Code 276, Expiration Date 11/07/17 Lot Code 277, Expiration Date 11/08/17 Lot Code 278, Expiration Date 11/09/17 Lot Code 284, Expiration Date 11/15/17 Lot Code 285, Expiration Date 11/16/17 Lot Code 289, Expiration Date 11/20/17 Lot Code 291, Expiration Date 11/22/17 Lot Code 296, Expiration Date 11/27/17 Lot Code 310, Expiration Date 12/11/17 Lot Code 313, Expiration Date 12/14/17 Lot Code 318, Expiration Date 12/19/17

Quantity recalledN/A

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-0390-2018
FDA event ID: 78577
Recalling firm: Fante Inc, Hayward, CA
Brand: Casa Sanchez
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 15 Nov 2017
FDA classified: 28 Nov 2017
Reported: 6 Dec 2017
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Press Release
Reason category: Listeria
Product category: Dips & Spreads

Timeline

15 Nov 2017	Recall initiated by company
28 Nov 2017	Classified by FDA	+13 days
6 Dec 2017	Published in enforcement report	+8 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

FDA found Listeria monocytogenes in surveillance sample of guacamole.

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

Casa Sanchez Foods, Spicy Guacamole; Net Wt. 9 oz.. (255 g) UPC: 0 78732 00426 9

Where it was distributed

U.S. distribution to the following: CA, HI, NV No foreign distribution.

California Hawaii Nevada

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

FDA found Listeria monocytogenes in surveillance sample of guacamole.

Which lots are affected?

UPC 0-78732-00426-9 Lot Code 276, Expiration Date 11/07/17 Lot Code 277, Expiration Date 11/08/17 Lot Code 278, Expiration Date 11/09/17 Lot Code 284, Expiration Date 11/15/17 Lot Code 285, Expiration Date 11/16/17 Lot Code 289, Expiration Date 11/20/17 Lot Code 291, Expiration Date 11/22/17 Lot Code 296, Expiration Date 11/27/17 Lot Code 310, Expiration Date 12/11/17 Lot Code 313, Expiration Date 12/14/17 Lot Code 318, Expiration Date 12/19/17

Where was it sold?

U.S. distribution to the following: CA, HI, NV No foreign distribution.

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 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

1 other product · FDA event 78577

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Casa Sanchez Foods, Real Guacamole recalled by FANTE, Inc.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
6 Dec 2017	CLASS I	Casa Sanchez Foods, Real Guacamole recalled by FANTE, IncCasa Sanchez	Fante Inc	Listeria	CA, HI, NV

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