CLASS I Food recall · Reported 29 Aug 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Pico de Gallo recalled by Cool Creations
Cool Creations is recalling Cool Creations Pico de Gallo, distributed in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma. The recall was initiated on 26 Jul 2012 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-1999-2012
- FDA event ID
- 62669
- Recalling firm
- Cool Creations, North Kansas City, MO
- Brand
- Cool Creations
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 26 Jul 2012
- FDA classified
- 23 Aug 2012
- Reported
- 29 Aug 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 26 Jul 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 23 Aug 2012 | Classified by FDA | +28 days |
| 29 Aug 2012 | 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
Products 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
Cool Creations Pico de Gallo packaged for food service in 5-lb. trays, 2 per case (item 17502), and Pico de Gallo packaged for retail sale in 16-oz plastic containers, 4 per case, UPC 815970011013; and 8-oz. plastic containers, 4 per case, UPC 815970010252. The firm name on the label is Cool Creations, LLC, North Kansas City, MO.
Where it was distributed
Direct distribution was made to KS, MO, and OK.
Questions about this recall
Is Pico de Gallo recalled?
Yes. Cool Creations recalled Pico de Gallo on 26 Jul 2012. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1999-2012.
Why was it recalled?
Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Which lots are affected?
Lot numbers 12201 thru 12207 (last use by date affected is 8/5/12)
Where was it sold?
Direct distribution was made to KS, MO, and OK.
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 21 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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