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Class I, DangerousF-0389-2018

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.

Recalled by Fante, INC., DBA Casa Sanchez Foods on Nov 15, 2017

Reviewed by FoodRecallWatch Editorial Team · Updated

Recall Summary

Fante, INC., DBA Casa Sanchez Foods recalled Casa Sanchez Foods, Real Guacamole in a Class I action — the FDA's most serious tier, reserved for products with a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death on Nov 15, 2017.

The recall was triggered by possible Listeria contamination: "FDA found Listeria monocytogenes in surveillance sample of guacamole." Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures and is especially dangerous for pregnant people, newborns, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "U.S. distribution to the following: CA, HI, NV No foreign distribution." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Hayward, CA. The recall covers 114,924  9oz. containers of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Dec 6, 2017), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.

Reason for Recall

FDA found Listeria monocytogenes in surveillance sample of guacamole.

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.

Distribution

U.S. distribution to the following: CA, HI, NV No foreign distribution.

What Should You Do?

  • 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
  • 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
  • 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
  • 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.

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