CLASS II Food recall · Reported 27 Mar 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report

Great Value Salsa Mild recalled by Conagra

Conagra is recalling Great Value Salsa Mild, distributed in 24 states. The recall was initiated on 17 Feb 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesCode Date:013013 and 020414

Quantity recalled5,582/12/16-oz jar/cases

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-1246-2013
FDA event ID: 64428
Recalling firm: Conagra, Omaha, NE
Brand: Great
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 17 Feb 2013
FDA classified: 21 Mar 2013
Reported: 27 Mar 2013
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Telephone
Reason category: Foreign Material
Product category: Ready Meals

Timeline

17 Feb 2013	Recall initiated by company
21 Mar 2013	Classified by FDA	+32 days
27 Mar 2013	Published in enforcement report	+6 days

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

Reason for recall

The products may contain plastic pieces.

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

Great Value Salsa Mild, 16 oz (1lb) 454 g.; UPC 007874212780; Distributed by: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc, Bentonville, AR

Where it was distributed

Distribution was made to AR, AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MS, ME, NV, NY, MO, OH, OK, PA, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY and Canada.

Alabama Arkansas Arizona California Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Kentucky Louisiana Maine Missouri Mississippi Nevada New York Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania Texas Utah

Stores named: Walmart

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

The products may contain plastic pieces.

Which lots are affected?

Code Date:013013 and 020414

Where was it sold?

Distribution was made to AR, AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MS, ME, NV, NY, MO, OH, OK, PA, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY and Canada.

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

3 other products · FDA event 64428

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Great Value All Natural Medium Chunky Salsa recalled by Conagra.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
27 Mar 2013	CLASS II	Great Value All Natural Medium Chunky Salsa recalled by ConagraGreat	Conagra	Foreign Material	24 states
27 Mar 2013	CLASS II	Great Value All Natural Hot Chunky Salsa recalled by ConagraGreat	Conagra	Foreign Material	24 states
27 Mar 2013	CLASS II	Great Value All Natural Mild Chunky Salsa recalled by ConagraGreat	Conagra	Foreign Material	24 states

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