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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Aug 14, 2012 (14 years ago)

Cheese and red onion enchilada recall

Recalled by Real Mex Foods · Vernon, CA, United States

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

The firm recalled because products manufactured used the cilantro recalled by their supplier has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Pathogen: Salmonella

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What was recalled

Cheese and red onion enchilada, 2 oz packaged in 240/2oz case, net weight 30 lbs. Product labeling reads in part:" REAL MEX FOODS Item # 14800 CHEESE & RED ONION ENCHILADA***KEEP REFRIGERATED*** PACK SIZE: 240/2 OZ. NET WEIGHT:30.00 LBS Real Mex Foods 3305 E. Vernon Ave. Vernon, Ca 90058.***"

Quantity: 21 cases

Food: Cheese Onions

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.

Use by date 08/24/12, Item # 14800, UPC 7 58897 14800

Where it was sold

FDA's distribution note: Distribution to food service such as restaurants.

Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.

Recalling firm
Real Mex Foods
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Aug 14, 2012
In FDA report of
Sep 5, 2012
Terminated
Aug 12, 2013
FDA recall number
F-2034-2012 · event 62883
Official record
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