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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-1246-2013/FDA enforcement
Conagra INC·Food·Feb 17, 2013

Great Value Salsa Mild, 16 OZ (1lb) 454 g

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    The products may contain plastic pieces.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or irritate and injure the digestive tract.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAAR, AL, AZ, CA +20 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameConagra INC
Recalling firmConagra INCOmaha, NE, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 07874 21278 0
Lot / date codes
  • Code Date:013013 and 020414
Distribution area
ARALAZCAFLGAILINKYLAMSMENVNYMOOHOKPATXUTVAWAWIWY

Distribution was made to AR, AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MS, ME, NV, NY, MO, OH, OK, PA, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY and Canada.

United States, Canada

Quantity affected5, 582/12/16-oz jar/cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: March 27, 2013
FDA recall numberF-1246-2013

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Conagra INC initiated this food recall on February 17, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: The products may contain plastic pieces. The FDA report lists distribution as: Distribution was made to AR, AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MS, ME, NV, NY, MO, OH, OK, PA, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY and Canada.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The products may contain plastic pieces.

Great Value Salsa Mild, 16 OZ (1lb) 454 g was made or distributed by Conagra INC in Omaha, NE, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1246-2013, dated March 27, 2013.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or irritate and injure the digestive tract.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Plastic contamination

Possible health effects

Plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or cause irritation or injury to the mouth and digestive tract.

Higher-risk groups

Young children and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop eating or using the product and do not taste or chew it to check for fragments.
  2. 2Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed plastic or has breathing difficulty, severe pain or persistent vomiting.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Great Value Salsa Mild, 16 OZ (1lb) 454 g recall?

Conagra INC recalled Great Value Salsa Mild, 16 OZ (1lb) 454 g in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1246-2013. The products may contain plastic pieces.

What injuries or health effects are linked to plastic contamination?

Plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or cause irritation or injury to the mouth and digestive tract.

Who is most at risk from Plastic contamination?

Young children and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop eating or using the product and do not taste or chew it to check for fragments. Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed plastic or has breathing difficulty, severe pain or persistent vomiting. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

How do I get a refund from Conagra INC?

Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall F-1246-2013 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.

Is the Conagra INC recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1246-2013. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.