CLASS I Food recall · Reported 6 Jul 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

Hightower Corn Relish recalled by Pita Pal Foods

Pita Pal Foods is recalling Hightower Corn Relish, distributed in 8 states. The recall was initiated on 5 May 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesExpiration Date or Use/Freeze by dates through June 13, 2016.

Quantity recalled18 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-1582-2016
FDA event ID: 74062
Recalling firm: Pita Pal Foods, Houston, TX
Brand: Hightower
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 5 May 2016
FDA classified: 27 Jun 2016
Reported: 6 Jul 2016
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Press Release
Reason category: Listeria
Product category: Sauces & Condiments

Timeline

5 May 2016	Recall initiated by company
27 Jun 2016	Classified by FDA	+53 days
6 Jul 2016	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

Product may be contaminated 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

Hightower Corn Relish UPC: 8-51570-00386-7 5 pound plastic containers Manufactured By Pita Pal Foods Keep Refrigerated

Where it was distributed

AZ, CA, FL, GA, MI, NY, OK, TX

Arizona California Florida Georgia Michigan New York Oklahoma Texas

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Which lots are affected?

Expiration Date or Use/Freeze by dates through June 13, 2016.

Where was it sold?

AZ, CA, FL, GA, MI, NY, OK, TX

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

3 other products · FDA event 74062

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
6 Jul 2016	CLASS I	Pita Pal Chipotle Quinoa & Black Beans Superfood Mild recalledPita Pal	Pita Pal Foods	Listeria	8 states
6 Jul 2016	CLASS I	Pita Pal Texas Caviar recalledPita Pal	Pita Pal Foods	Listeria	8 states
6 Jul 2016	CLASS I	Pita Pal Mediterranean Three Bean recalledPita Pal	Pita Pal Foods	Listeria	8 states

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