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Class I, DangerousF-1582-2016

Hightower Corn Relish UPC: 8-51570-00386-7 5 pound plastic containers Manufactured By Pita Pal Foods Keep Refrigerated

Recalled by Pita Pal Foods LP on May 5, 2016

Reviewed by FoodRecallWatch Editorial Team · Updated

Recall Summary

Pita Pal Foods LP recalled Hightower Corn Relish UPC: 8-51570-00386-7 5 pound plastic containers Manufactured By Pita Pal Foods Keep Refrigerated 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 May 5, 2016.

The recall was triggered by possible Listeria contamination: "Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes." 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 "AZ, CA, FL, GA, MI, NY, OK, TX." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Houston, TX. The recall covers 18 cases of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Jul 6, 2016), 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

Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Product Description

Hightower Corn Relish UPC: 8-51570-00386-7 5 pound plastic containers Manufactured By Pita Pal Foods Keep Refrigerated

Distribution

AZ, CA, FL, GA, MI, NY, OK, TX

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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Source: FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts, 2026.