CA Firm Recalls Guacamole Product Due to Listeria Positive Sample

A California firm is recalling its 9-ounce containers of "Real Guacamole" because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  This issue was identified after FDA product sampling identified Listeria monocytogenes in the product.

Initially (11/15), one lot was recalled.  But with many Listeria related recalls, they get expanded.
Two days later (11/17), the company issued an expanded recall.  In the later recall notice, it stated, "The recall was necessitated by positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes on two packages out of many samples collected for the U. S. Food and Drug Administration random sample testing program."

Casa Sanchez Foods Recalls "Real Guacamole" Because Of Possible Health Risk
For Immediate Release
November 15, 2017



Contact
Consumers  1-877-227-2726
Media  Robert Sanchez  650-697-7525

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Casa Sanchez Foods of Hayward, CA, is recalling its 9-ounce containers of "Real Guacamole" because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The recalled "Real Guacamole" was distributed to retail stores throughout the California Bay Area and surrounding counties.

This recalled product is packaged in 9-ounce, clear plastic containers that are labeled with the following information:

Front Label - Casa Sanchez Foods, Real Guacamole, UPC # 0 78732 00412 2
Bottom Label – White sticker showing the manufacturing lot code 279 and the product expiration date of 11/10/17.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this product.

This issue was identified after FDA product sampling identified Listeria monocytogenes in the product.

The current manufacturing process of this product has been suspended while the FDA and the company continue to investigate the source of the issue.

Consumers who have purchased 9-ounce containers of "Real Guacamole" with manufacturing lot code 279 are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-877-227-2726 between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm PST.

https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm585795.htm
Expanded Voluntary Recall for Casa Sanchez Foods "Real Guacamole" and to also Include “Spicy Guacamole” Because of Possible Health Risk
For Immediate Release
November 17, 2017
Contact
Consumers  (877) 227-2726
Media Robert Sanchez  650-697-7525
Announcement
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Casa Sanchez Foods of Hayward, CA, is voluntarily recalling all "Real Guacamole" and “Spicy Guacamole” products out of an abundance of caution in keeping with the company’s commitment to protect the public health. The recall was necessitated by positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes on two packages out of many samples collected for the U. S. Food and Drug Administration random sample testing program.

Some of this product is beyond the expiration date and is no longer available for sale in stores. No illnesses are reported to date in association with the product recall. No consumer complaints have been received about the product. No other Casa Sanchez Foods products are being recalled.  Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause foodborne illness in a person who eats a food item contaminated with it. Symptoms of infection may include fever, muscle aches, gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea or diarrhea. If it spreads to the nervous system symptoms may include headache, stiff neck or confusion. The illness primarily affects pregnant women and adults with weakened immune systems. Most healthy adults and children rarely become seriously ill.

Recalled product details are shown below:


UPC #  LOT #  PRODUCT  SIZE

0 78732 00412 2 276, 277, 278, 279, 282, 283, 284, 285, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 296, 300, 303, 306,310, 313, 317 and 318 REAL GUACAMOLE 9 OZ
0 78732 00426 9 276, 277, 278, 284, 285, 289, 291, 296, 310, 313 and 318 SPICY GUACAMOLE 9 OZ
78732 00431-3     275, 276, 285, 289 and 313 REAL GUACAMOLE 9 OZ

The recalled products were distributed throughout the CA, NV and HI.

In the event consumers have these particular products – some of which are beyond its Expiration Date and expected usability – please do not consume these products. Please throw these affected products away and/or return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may call Casa Sanchez Foods at (877) 227-2726 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST. We appreciate the patience of our loyal customers and consumers while we enhance our food safety program in cooperation with the FDA to again deliver authentic, flavorful and safe guacamole products.

Use-by date: 11/10/2017-12/19/2017 (located on white sticker on the bottom label of package).

Casa Sanchez Foods is coordinating closely with regulatory officials.

Link to Original Recall