CLASS II Food recall · Reported 25 Mar 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Hot & Spicy Menudo recalled by Juanita's Foods
Juanita's Foods is recalling Hot & Spicy Menudo, distributed in California. The recall was initiated on 10 Mar 2020 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-0836-2020
- FDA event ID
- 85199
- Recalling firm
- Juanita's Foods, Wilmington, CA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 10 Mar 2020
- FDA classified
- 17 Mar 2020
- Reported
- 25 Mar 2020
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 10 Mar 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 17 Mar 2020 | Classified by FDA | +7 days |
| 25 Mar 2020 | 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
A small amount of product that was on hold due to potential for metal contamination was released into distribution.
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
Juanita's Foods Hot & Spicy Menudo; Picoso; 25 oz.( 1 lb. 9oz.) 709 grams UPC: 70132 00201 Juanita's Foods, Wilmington, CA
Where it was distributed
One customer in CA
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
A small amount of product that was on hold due to potential for metal contamination was released into distribution.
Which lots are affected?
19305B-WJS-4 for the can, and case code 19305A-WJS-4; Best by Date : November 1, 2022
Where was it sold?
One customer in CA
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.
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