CLASS II Food recall · Reported 5 Nov 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Rancheros, sold under brand Heather's Choice recalled
Heather's Choice is recalling Rancheros, sold under brand Heather's Choice. The recall was initiated on 1 Oct 2014 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-0098-2015
- FDA event ID
- 69407
- Recalling firm
- Heather's Choice, Anchorage, AK
- Brand
- sold under
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 1 Oct 2014
- FDA classified
- 30 Oct 2014
- Reported
- 5 Nov 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Onions
Timeline
| 1 Oct 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 30 Oct 2014 | Classified by FDA | +29 days |
| 5 Nov 2014 | 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
Heather's Choice Rancheros is being recalled because the firm operated without a permit and lack a HACCP plan.
Product as listed by the FDA
Rancheros, sold under brand Heather's Choice. The product is labeled in parts: "***Rancheros***HEATHER'S CHOICE***meals for adventuring***ingredients: bison + yams + tomatoes + onions + tomatillos + garlic + jalapenos + green bell peppers***directions: cover food with hot water + let sit for 15 minutes***".
Where it was distributed
sold interstate via internet sale from the website: http://www.heatherschoice.com
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Heather's Choice Rancheros is being recalled because the firm operated without a permit and lack a HACCP plan.
Which lots are affected?
Expiration date: September 2015
Where was it sold?
sold interstate via internet sale from the website: http://www.heatherschoice.com
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.
Other products in this recall event
1 other product · FDA event 69407This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Salmon Chowder, sold under brand Heather's Choice recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Salmon Chowder, sold under brand Heather's Choice recalledsold under | Heather's Choice | Undeclared Tree Nuts | AK |
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All 2| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Salmon Chowder, sold under brand Heather's Choice recalledsold under | Heather's Choice | Undeclared Tree Nuts | AK |
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