CLASS I Food recall · Reported 7 Jan 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Open Nature Chile Cheese Enchilada Two enchiladas filled recalled
Overhill Farms is recalling Open Nature Chile Cheese Enchilada Two enchiladas filled with a queso fundido cheese mix, distributed in 7 states. The recall was initiated on 2 Dec 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-0757-2015
- FDA event ID
- 69924
- Recalling firm
- Overhill Farms, Vernon, CA
- Brand
- Open Nature
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 2 Dec 2014
- FDA classified
- 30 Dec 2014
- Reported
- 7 Jan 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Sauces & Condiments
Timeline
| 2 Dec 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 30 Dec 2014 | Classified by FDA | +28 days |
| 7 Jan 2015 | 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 recall notice from High Quality Organics (HQO) recalling their organic Cilantro, used in the product, which has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all o
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
Open Nature Chile Cheese Enchilada Two enchiladas filled with a queso fundido cheese mix topped with guajillo sauce and Mexican cheeses KEEP FROZEN COOK THOROUGHLY NET WT 9 OZ (255 g) COOKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOOD SAFETY, FOLLOW THESE COOKING INSTRUCTIONS. PRODUCT NEEDS TO BE THOROUGHLY COOKED. MICROWAVE OVEN (preferred method (Cook from frozen) 1. Remove tray from outer package and pierce film 3-4 times to vent. 2. Cook on HIGH 3 minutes. 3. Pull back film and stir sauce along enchiladas, replace film. 4. Continue cooking on HIGH for an additional 1 1/2-2 minutes. 5. Carefully remove tray from microwave and let sit 2 minutes. CONVENTIONAL OVEN Cook from frozen, 1. Preheat over to 350 F. Do not exceed 350 F. 2. Remove tray from outer package and pierce film 3-4 times to vent. 3. Place tray on a baking sheet on center rack in oven. 4. Cook 35-40 minutes. 5. Remove baking sheet with tray from oven and let stand on baking sheet 2 minutes. 6. Carefully remove film. COOK THOROUGHLY TO AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 165 F AS MEASURED BY A FOOD THERMOMETER. SINCE COOKING APPLIANCE VARY, THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE GUIDELINES ONLY. Outer package of the product is a cardboard box containing all product label information, and inside contains a sealed tray with two enchiladas.
Where it was distributed
Product was distributed to various Safeway distribution centers located within the U.S. in the following states: CA, AZ, TX, CO, OR, WA, and MD.
ArizonaCaliforniaColoradoMarylandOregonTexasWashington
Stores named: Albertsons
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
A recall notice from High Quality Organics (HQO) recalling their organic Cilantro, used in the product, which has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all o
Which lots are affected?
Lot code # 141006 Best Before: AUG-06-15
Where was it sold?
Product was distributed to various Safeway distribution centers located within the U.S. in the following states: CA, AZ, TX, CO, OR, WA, and MD.
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.
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