CLASS II Food recall · Reported 12 Sep 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

Sammy Salsa Smok'n Chipotle recalled

Sammy Food Products is recalling Sammy Salsa Smok'n Chipotle, distributed in Oregon, Washington. The recall was initiated on 15 Aug 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesUse by date Sept 9/18
Quantity recalled17 cases

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-1951-2018
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
Cyclospora
Product category
Dips & Spreads

Timeline

15 Aug 2018Recall initiated by company
4 Sep 2018Classified by FDA+20 days
12 Sep 2018Published 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.

Product as listed by the FDA

Sammy Salsa Smok'n Chipotle, packaged in 14 oz. plastic container, 6 units per case. UPC # 00868422000134. The label is read in parts: "***INGREDIENTS: ***Fresh Tomatoes, Fresh Onions, Fresh Chile Peppers, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Garlic, Fresh Lime, Whole Peeped Tomatoes (calcium chloride, citric acid), Granulated Garlic, Chipotle Chile Pepper Spice, Sea Salt, Pepper, Spices. Containing less than 2% of Vinegar, Calcium Acetate***".

Where it was distributed

distributed in Oregon and Washington

OregonWashington

Stores named: Chipotle

Questions about this recall

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 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

3 other products · FDA event 80897

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Sammy Salsa Happy Medium recalled.

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