CLASS II Food recall · Reported 12 Sep 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Sammy Salsa Pleasantly Mild recalled
Sammy Food Products is recalling Sammy Salsa Pleasantly Mild, distributed in Oregon, Washington. The recall was initiated on 15 Aug 2018 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-1950-2018
- FDA event ID
- 80897
- Recalling firm
- Sammy Food Products, Portland, OR
- Brand
- Sammy
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 15 Aug 2018
- FDA classified
- 4 Sep 2018
- Reported
- 12 Sep 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Dips & Spreads
Timeline
| 15 Aug 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 4 Sep 2018 | Classified by FDA | +20 days |
| 12 Sep 2018 | 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
Salsa products are recalled due to a potential contamination with Cyclospora. Salsa products contain cilantro that was recalled due to a potential contamination with Cyclospora.
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
Sammy Salsa Pleasantly Mild, packaged in 14 oz. plastic container, 6 units per case. UPC 00868422000127. The label is read in parts: "***INGREDIENTS: Fresh Tomatoes, Fresh Onioins, Fresh Chile Peppers, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Lime, Whole Peeled Tomatoes (Calcium Chloride, citric acid), Granulated Garlic, Sea Salt, Pepper, Spices. Containing less than 2% of Vinegar, Calcium Acetate)***".
Where it was distributed
distributed in Oregon and Washington
Questions about this recall
Is Sammy Salsa Pleasantly Mild recalled?
Yes. Sammy Food Products recalled Sammy Salsa Pleasantly Mild on 15 Aug 2018. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1950-2018.
Why was it recalled?
Salsa products are recalled due to a potential contamination with Cyclospora. Salsa products contain cilantro that was recalled due to a potential contamination with Cyclospora.
Which lots are affected?
Use by date: Sept 9/18
Where was it sold?
distributed in Oregon and Washington
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 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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