CLASS I Food recall · Reported 21 May 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Fernandez True Chile Flavor, Mild Chile Rojo recalled
Fernandez Chile Company, Incorporated is recalling Fernandez True Chile Flavor, Mild Chile Rojo, distributed in Colorado, New Mexico, Virginia. The recall was initiated on 9 Apr 2014 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-1930-2014
- FDA event ID
- 67997
- Recalling firm
- Fernandez Chile Company, Incorporated, Alamosa, CO
- Brand
- Fernandez True
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 9 Apr 2014
- FDA classified
- 9 May 2014
- Reported
- 21 May 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 9 Apr 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 9 May 2014 | Classified by FDA | +30 days |
| 21 May 2014 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Fernandez Chile Company is recalling 4oz Chile Molido Puro medium hot UPC 77601-10011 and 6oz Chile Rojo mild UPC 77601-10053 due to contamination with Salmonella.
Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.
Product as listed by the FDA
Fernandez True Chile Flavor, Mild Chile Rojo, 6 oz.
Where it was distributed
CO and NM, no foreign, military/govt/VA.
Questions about this recall
Is Fernandez True Chile Flavor, Mild Chile Rojo recalled?
Yes. Fernandez Chile Company, Incorporated recalled Fernandez True Chile Flavor, Mild Chile Rojo on 9 Apr 2014. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1930-2014.
Why was it recalled?
Fernandez Chile Company is recalling 4oz Chile Molido Puro medium hot UPC 77601-10011 and 6oz Chile Rojo mild UPC 77601-10053 due to contamination with Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
UPC 77601-10053, Lot FEB-17
Where was it sold?
CO and NM, no foreign, military/govt/VA.
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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All 2| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Fernandez True Chile Flavor, Medium Hot Chile Molido Puro recalledFernandez True | Fernandez Chile Company, Incorporated | Salmonella | CO, NM, VA |
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