CLASS I Food recall · Reported 24 Oct 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Hot Salsa, and Gourmet Style Hot Salsa recalled by La Mexicana
La Mexicana is recalling Hot Salsa, and Gourmet Style Hot Salsa, distributed in 22 states. The recall was initiated on 28 Sep 2018 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-0417-2019
- FDA event ID
- 81133
- Recalling firm
- La Mexicana, Vernon, CA
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 28 Sep 2018
- FDA classified
- 8 Nov 2018
- Reported
- 24 Oct 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Dips & Spreads
Timeline
| 28 Sep 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 24 Oct 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +26 days |
| 8 Nov 2018 | Classified by FDA | +15 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
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
La Mexicana Hot Salsa 16 oz., 24 oz., 48 oz., 64 oz., and 128 oz. Gourmet Style Hot Salsa 16 oz.
Where it was distributed
U.S. distribution to the following: CA, UT, AZ, KS, NE, LA, WI, IN, MA, KY, NY, PA, OR, CT, NC, CO, GA, FL, WA, IL, TX, and ID. No foreign distribution.
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Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Which lots are affected?
Sell by date between September 28, 2018 and November 19, 2018.
Where was it sold?
U.S. distribution to the following: CA, UT, AZ, KS, NE, LA, WI, IN, MA, KY, NY, PA, OR, CT, NC, CO, GA, FL, WA, IL, TX, and ID. 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
6 other products · FDA event 81133This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Mild Salsa, and Gourmet Style Mild Salsa recalled by La Mexicana.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Mild Salsa, and Gourmet Style Mild Salsa recalled by La Mexicana | La Mexicana | Listeria | 22 states | |
| CLASS I | Peach Mango Salsa recalled by La MexicanaPeach | La Mexicana | Listeria | 22 states | |
| CLASS I | (Pico with) Guacamole recalled by La Mexicana | La Mexicana | Listeria | 22 states | |
| CLASS I | Medium Salsa, and Gourmet Style Medium Salsa recalled by La Mexicana | La Mexicana | Listeria | 22 states | |
| CLASS I | Garlic Salsa Gourmet Style Garlic recalled by La MexicanaGarlic | La Mexicana | Listeria | 22 states | |
| CLASS I | Cantina Salsa recalled by La MexicanaCantina | La Mexicana | Listeria | 22 states |
More recalls from La Mexicana
All 7| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Cantina Salsa recalled by La MexicanaCantina | La Mexicana | Listeria | 22 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Garlic Salsa Gourmet Style Garlic recalled by La MexicanaGarlic | La Mexicana | Listeria | 22 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Medium Salsa, and Gourmet Style Medium Salsa recalled by La Mexicana | La Mexicana | Listeria | 22 states |
| Food | CLASS I | (Pico with) Guacamole recalled by La Mexicana | La Mexicana | Listeria | 22 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Peach Mango Salsa recalled by La MexicanaPeach | La Mexicana | Listeria | 22 states |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Prolon Everyday Apulian Almond & Cocoa Spread recalled by L-NutraProlon Everyday | L-Nutra | Undeclared Allergens | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS I | Item #DIPSAU0205RFS Salsa Autentica 5 lb. packaged in round plastic recalledItem | Ron's Home Style Foods | Salmonella | AR, OK, TX |
| Food | CLASS I | Whole Foods Mango Pineapple Salsa sold as a condiment recalled | WFM Purchasing | Salmonella | 13 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Whole Foods Salsa, Heirloom Tomato recalled by WFM Purchasing | WFM Purchasing | Salmonella | 13 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Whole Foods Trio Dip, Contains Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, Salsa recalled | WFM Purchasing | Salmonella | 13 states |