CLASS I Food recall · Reported 5 Sep 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Pico de Gallo salsa recalled by Real Mex Foods
Real Mex Foods is recalling Pico de Gallo salsa. The recall was initiated on 14 Aug 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-2033-2012
- FDA event ID
- 62883
- Recalling firm
- Real Mex Foods, Vernon, CA
- Brand
- Pico
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 14 Aug 2012
- FDA classified
- 24 Aug 2012
- Reported
- 5 Sep 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Dips & Spreads
Timeline
| 14 Aug 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 24 Aug 2012 | Classified by FDA | +10 days |
| 5 Sep 2012 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The firm recalled because products manufactured used the cilantro recalled by their supplier has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
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
Pico de Gallo salsa, 2 lbs pouch, packaged in a case of 5/2 lbs. Product labeling reads in part:" REAL MEX FOODS ITEM # 15102 "MILD" PICO DE GALLO*** PACK SIZE: 5/2 LBS. NET WEIGHT: 10 LBS Real Mex Foods 3305 Vernon Ave. Vernon, Ca 90058***".
Where it was distributed
Distribution to food service such as restaurants.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The firm recalled because products manufactured used the cilantro recalled by their supplier has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
Use by 08/20/12 and 08/21/12. Item number 15102. UPC 7 58897 15102 1.
Where was it sold?
Distribution to food service such as restaurants.
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
1 other product · FDA event 62883This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Cheese and red onion enchilada recalled by Real Mex Foods.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Cheese and red onion enchilada recalled by Real Mex Foods | Real Mex Foods | Salmonella | CA |
More recalls from Real Mex Foods
All 2| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Cheese and red onion enchilada recalled by Real Mex Foods | Real Mex Foods | Salmonella | CA |
Other Dips & Spreads recalls
All 945| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Salsa Bean Dip Express Tray recalled by WinCo Foods | WinCo Foods | Foreign Material | 8 states |
| Food | ANNOUNCED | Riad's Oliva to Go Baba Ghanouj, Spicy Baba Ghanouj, and Hummus recalledRiad's Oliva to Go | Oliva | Undeclared Sesame | CT, MA |
| Food | CLASS I | Salsa Roja Medium recalled by Taylor Fresh Foods | Taylor Fresh Foods | Salmonella | 27 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Spicy Jalapeno Jarlsberg Dip recalled by Taylor Fresh Foods | Taylor Fresh Foods | Salmonella | 27 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Authentic Guacamole recalled by Taylor Fresh FoodsAuthentic | Taylor Fresh Foods | Salmonella | 27 states |