Ohio Company Recalls Salsa After State Determines Undeclared Anchovy Allergen

Jose Madrid Salsa in Zanesville, Ohio is voluntarily recalling its Strawberry Mild salsa, packaged in 13oz glass jars, due to an undeclared anchovy allergen. The issue was discovered during a routine inspection conducted by the Ohio Department of Agriculture. There have been no reports of illness involving the product addressed in this recall, however, people who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to anchovy run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. Individuals exhibiting signs or symptoms of foodborne illness or allergies should contact a physician immediately.


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Jose Madrid Salsa Issues a Voluntary Recall Due to an Undeclared Anchovy Allergen
Summary
Company Announcement Date: April 14, 2021
FDA Publish Date:  April 15, 2021
Product Type:Food & Beverages Gravy/Sauces
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared anchovy
Company Name:  Jose Madrid Salsa
Brand Name:  Jose Madrid Salsa
Product Description:  Strawberry Mild Salsa

Company Announcement
Jose Madrid Salsa in Zanesville, Ohio is voluntarily recalling its Strawberry Mild salsa, packaged in 13oz glass jars, due to an undeclared anchovy allergen.
Products were available for sale from 3/26/2018-3/29/2021 at farmers markets, josemadridsalsa.comExternal Link Disclaimer and at the following retail locations:

Collins Greenhouse, Mount Vernon, OH Oberlin IGA, Oberlin, OH
Cornell’s Foods, Huron, OH Prater’s Highway Market, Adams Mills, OH
Edinberg Corner Store, Rootstown, OH Ridgewood General Store, West Lafayette, OH
Fields Grocery, West Mansfield, OH Sweet Berry Fresh Market, Wickliffe, OH
Lancaster Greenhouse, Lancaster, OH Weiland’s Market, Columbus, OH
Maser’s Farm Market, Powell, OH Zagara’s Marketplace, Cleveland Hts, OH

The issue was discovered during a routine inspection conducted by the Ohio Department of Agriculture. There have been no reports of illness involving the product addressed in this recall, however, people who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to anchovy run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. Individuals exhibiting signs or symptoms of foodborne illness or allergies should contact a physician immediately.

Customers with an anchovy allergy or sensitivity who have purchased the affected product should dispose of it immediately and contact Jose Madrid Salsa for a replacement jar. Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Matthew Harlin at 740-521-4304.