CLASS II Food recall · Reported 8 Apr 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report

Traditional Salsa recalled by San Juan Salsa

San Juan Salsa is recalling Traditional Salsa, distributed in Washington. The recall was initiated on 9 Jan 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesUse by dates: Oct 26 2014, Oct 30 2014, Nov 01 2014, Nov 06 2015, Nov 07 2014, Nov 09 2014, Nov 13 2014, Nov 15 2014, Nov 19 2014, Nov 21 2014, Nov 23 2014, Nov 27 2014, Nov 29 2014, Dec 03 2014, Dec 05 2014, Dec 07 2014, Dec 11 2014, Dec 13 2014, Dec 17 2014, Dec 19 2014, Dec 21 2014, Dec 25 2014, Dec 27 2014, Dec 31 2014, Jan 02 2015, Jan 08 2015, Jan 10 2015, Jan 14 2015, Jan 16 2015, Jan 18 2015, Jan 22 2015.

Quantity recalledN/A

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-1800-2015
FDA event ID: 70442
Recalling firm: San Juan Salsa, Arlington, WA
Brand: Traditional
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 9 Jan 2015
FDA classified: 30 Mar 2015
Reported: 8 Apr 2015
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Foreign Material
Product category: Dips & Spreads

Timeline

9 Jan 2015	Recall initiated by company
30 Mar 2015	Classified by FDA	+80 days
8 Apr 2015	Published in enforcement report	+9 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

San Juan Salsa Co. is recalling six varieties of salsa due to potential peanut contamination.

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

Traditional Salsa, 14 oz; product is packaged in clear plastic tub with plastic lid, labeled in part, "***SAN JUAN SALSA CO.***TRADITIONAL***Keep Refrigerated***NET WT. 14 oz (397 g)***SAN JUAN SALSA CO. 5919 195TH ST. NE #5, ARLINGTON, WA 98223***" UPC code: 7 18738 54636 2

Where it was distributed

Salsa was distributed within Washington.

Washington

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

San Juan Salsa Co. is recalling six varieties of salsa due to potential peanut contamination.

Which lots are affected?

Use by dates: Oct 26 2014, Oct 30 2014, Nov 01 2014, Nov 06 2015, Nov 07 2014, Nov 09 2014, Nov 13 2014, Nov 15 2014, Nov 19 2014, Nov 21 2014, Nov 23 2014, Nov 27 2014, Nov 29 2014, Dec 03 2014, Dec 05 2014, Dec 07 2014, Dec 11 2014, Dec 13 2014, Dec 17 2014, Dec 19 2014, Dec 21 2014, Dec 25 2014, Dec 27 2014, Dec 31 2014, Jan 02 2015, Jan 08 2015, Jan 10 2015, Jan 14 2015, Jan 16 2015, Jan 18 2015, Jan 22 2015.

Where was it sold?

Salsa was distributed within 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

5 other products · FDA event 70442

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Medium Salsa recalled by San Juan Salsa.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
8 Apr 2015	CLASS II	Medium Salsa recalled by San Juan Salsa	San Juan Salsa	Foreign Material	WA
8 Apr 2015	CLASS II	Mild Salsa; product recalled by San Juan Salsa	San Juan Salsa	Foreign Material	WA
8 Apr 2015	CLASS II	Pineapple Mango Salsa recalled by San Juan Salsa	San Juan Salsa	Foreign Material	WA
8 Apr 2015	CLASS II	Afterburner Salsa recalled by San Juan SalsaAfterburner	San Juan Salsa	Foreign Material	WA
8 Apr 2015	CLASS II	Hot Salsa; product recalled by San Juan Salsa	San Juan Salsa	Foreign Material	WA

More recalls from San Juan Salsa

All 6

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
8 Apr 2015Food	CLASS II	Hot Salsa; product recalled by San Juan Salsa	San Juan Salsa	Foreign Material	WA
8 Apr 2015Food	CLASS II	Afterburner Salsa recalled by San Juan SalsaAfterburner	San Juan Salsa	Foreign Material	WA
8 Apr 2015Food	CLASS II	Pineapple Mango Salsa recalled by San Juan Salsa	San Juan Salsa	Foreign Material	WA
8 Apr 2015Food	CLASS II	Mild Salsa; product recalled by San Juan Salsa	San Juan Salsa	Foreign Material	WA
8 Apr 2015Food	CLASS II	Medium Salsa recalled by San Juan Salsa	San Juan Salsa	Foreign Material	WA

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