Casa Sanchez Foods, Real Guacamole; Net Wt. 9 oz.. (255 g), 1/2 gallon UPC:...
FDA Recall #F-0389-2018 — Class I — November 15, 2017
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | F-0389-2018 |
| Date Initiated | November 15, 2017 |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Type | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
| Product Type | Food |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | FANTE, Inc., dba Casa Sanchez Foods |
| Location | Hayward, CA |
Product Description
Casa Sanchez Foods, Real Guacamole; Net Wt. 9 oz.. (255 g), 1/2 gallon UPC: 0 78732 00412 2; 78732 00431-3 ; 0-78732-00412-2 Ingredients: Avocados, tomatoes, cucumber, onions, pepper, lemon juice, sea salt, ascorbic acid and citric acid.
Reason for Recall
FDA found Listeria monocytogenes in surveillance sample of guacamole.
Classification
Class I — A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Distribution Pattern
U.S. distribution to the following: CA, HI, NV No foreign distribution.
Product Quantity
114,924 9oz. containers
Product Codes / Lot Numbers
UPC 0-78732-00412-2 Lot Code 276, Expiration Date 11/07/17 Lot Code 277, Expiration Date 11/08/17 Lot Code 278, Expiration Date 11/09/17 Lot Code 279, Expiration Date 11/10/17 Lot Code 282, Expiration Date 11/13/17 Lot Code 283, Expiration Date 11/14/17 Lot Code 284, Expiration Date 11/15/17 Lot Code 285, Expiration Date 11/16/17 Lot Code 289, Expiration Date 11/20/17 Lot Code 290, Expiration Date 11/21/17 Lot Code 291, Expiration Date 11/22/17 Lot Code 292, Expiration Date 11/23/17 Lot Code 293, Expiration Date 11/24/17 Lot Code 296, Expiration Date 11/27/17 Lot Code 300, Expiration Date 12/01/17 Lot Code 303, Expiration Date 12/04/17 Lot Code 306, Expiration Date 12/07/17 Lot Code 310, Expiration Date 12/11/17 Lot Code 313, Expiration Date 12/14/17 Lot Code 317, Expiration Date 12/18/17 Lot Code 318, Expiration Date 12/19/17 UPC 0-78732-00431-3 Lot Code 275, Expiration Date 11/16/17 Lot Code 276, Expiration Date 11/17/17 Lot Code 285, Expiration Date 11/26/17 Lot Code 289, Expiration Date 11/30/17 Lot Code 313, Expiration Date 12/19/17 UPC 0-78732-00412-2 Lot Code 285, Expiration Date 11/01/17 Lot Code 289, Expiration Date 11/05/17 Lot Code 292, Expiration Date 11/07/17 Lot Code 300, Expiration Date 11/16/17 Lot Code 306, Expiration Date 11/22/17 Lot Code 310, Expiration Date 11/26/17 Lot Code 313, Expiration Date 11/29/17 Lot Code 317, Expiration Date 12/03/17
What Should You Do?
Stop consuming this product immediately. Check your home for the recalled item and dispose of it safely. If you experienced a health issue after consuming this product, contact your doctor and report it to the FDA MedWatch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Stop consuming the product immediately and do not donate or give it to others. Check the recall notice above for specific disposal or return instructions. Many food recalls ask you to throw the product away and retain the packaging for a possible refund from the retailer. If you purchased it online, check your order history — some retailers send recall notifications directly to customers. You do not need a receipt to report an issue or seek a refund; the fact of purchase is typically sufficient.
Listeria monocytogenes is one of the most serious foodborne pathogens. Unlike most bacteria, Listeria can grow at refrigerator temperatures (below 40°F), meaning refrigerating a contaminated product does not stop the risk. Symptoms can appear 1 to 4 weeks after eating contaminated food and may include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, and loss of balance. Listeriosis is particularly dangerous for pregnant women — infection can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, or premature delivery. If you consumed this recalled product and are in a high-risk group (pregnant, elderly, or immunocompromised), contact your doctor immediately even if you feel well.
Report foodborne illnesses and adverse food reactions to the FDA through the MedWatch Safety Reporting Portal at FDA.gov, or by calling 1-800-332-1088. You can also report issues directly to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal at SafetyReporting.hhs.gov. If you believe there is an immediate public health risk, contact your local health department. Your report helps the FDA identify contamination patterns, initiate recalls faster, and protect other consumers from the same hazard. Include as much detail as possible: the product name, lot code, purchase date and location, and a description of your symptoms or findings.
The FDA assigns a status to each recall action throughout its lifecycle. "Ongoing" means the recall is active — the firm is still working to remove the product from commerce and notify consumers. "Completed" means the recall strategy has been implemented and the FDA has determined that the recalling firm has taken all appropriate steps to remove the product. "Terminated" means the FDA has reviewed the results and concluded the recall is complete. Even if a recall is marked as completed or terminated, you should still discard any recalled products you find at home — the recall status refers to the firm's compliance actions, not the safety of product still in consumers' possession.