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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-0389-2018/FDA enforcement
Fante, INC., Dba Casa Sanchez Foods·Food·Nov 15, 2017

Casa Sanchez Foods, Real Guacamole

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    FDA found Listeria monocytogenes in surveillance sample of guacamole.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. A hardy bacteria that can grow at refrigerator temperatures and cause severe illness in vulnerable groups.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

Recall closed · classified by the FDACA, HI, NVMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameFante, INC., Dba Casa Sanchez Foods
Recalling firmFante, INC., Dba Casa Sanchez FoodsHayward, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 78732 00412 20 78732 00431 3
Lot / date codes
  • UPC 0-78732-00412-2 Lot Code 276, Expiration Date 11/07/17 Lot Code 277, Expiration Date 11/08/17 Lot Code 278, Expiration Date 11/09/17 Lot Code 279, Expiration Date 11/10/17 Lot Code 282, Expiration Date 11/13/17 Lot Code 283, Expiration Date 11/14/17 Lot Code 284, Expiration Date 11/15/17 Lot Code 285, Expiration Date 11/16/17 Lot Code 289, Expiration Date 11/20/17 Lot Code 290, Expiration Date 11/21/17 Lot Code 291, Expiration Date 11/22/17 Lot Code 292, Expiration Date 11/23/17 Lot Code 293, Expiration Date 11/24/17 Lot Code 296, Expiration Date 11/27/17 Lot Code 300, Expiration Date 12/01/17 Lot Code 303, Expiration Date 12/04/17 Lot Code 306, Expiration Date 12/07/17 Lot Code 310, Expiration Date 12/11/17 Lot Code 313, Expiration Date 12/14/17 Lot Code 317, Expiration Date 12/18/17 Lot Code 318, Expiration Date 12/19/17 UPC 0-78732-00431-3 Lot Code 275, Expiration Date 11/16/17 Lot Code 276, Expiration Date 11/17/17 Lot Code 285, Expiration Date 11/26/17 Lot Code 289, Expiration Date 11/30/17 Lot Code 313, Expiration Date 12/19/17 UPC 0-78732-00412-2 Lot Code 285, Expiration Date 11/01/17 Lot Code 289, Expiration Date 11/05/17 Lot Code 292, Expiration Date 11/07/17 Lot Code 300, Expiration Date 11/16/17 Lot Code 306, Expiration Date 11/22/17 Lot Code 310, Expiration Date 11/26/17 Lot Code 313, Expiration Date 11/29/17 Lot Code 317, Expiration Date 12/03/17
Distribution area
CAHINV

U.S. distribution to the following: CA, HI, NV No foreign distribution.

United States

Quantity affected114, 924  9oz. containers
Recall initiationFDA report date: December 6, 2017
FDA recall numberF-0389-2018

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Fante, INC., Dba Casa Sanchez Foods initiated this food recall on November 15, 2017. The FDA enforcement report states: FDA found Listeria monocytogenes in surveillance sample of guacamole. The FDA report lists distribution as: U.S. distribution to the following: CA, HI, NV No foreign distribution.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: FDA found Listeria monocytogenes in surveillance sample of guacamole.

Casa Sanchez Foods, Real Guacamole was made or distributed by Fante, INC., Dba Casa Sanchez Foods in Hayward, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0389-2018, dated December 6, 2017.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, a hardy bacteria that can grow at refrigerator temperatures and cause severe illness in vulnerable groups.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

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

Listeria monocytogenes

Symptoms to watch for

Fever, muscle aches, nausea and diarrhea may occur. Severe infection can cause headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance or convulsions.

When symptoms may appear

Symptoms can begin within a few days, but can take up to several weeks to appear.

Higher-risk groups

Pregnant people, newborns, adults over 65 and immunocompromised people are at the highest risk of severe illness.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
  3. 3If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

General guidance based on CDC and FDA consumer information.

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 Casa Sanchez Foods, Real Guacamole recall?

Fante, INC., Dba Casa Sanchez Foods recalled Casa Sanchez Foods, Real Guacamole in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0389-2018. FDA found Listeria monocytogenes in surveillance sample of guacamole.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets. Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer. If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

Is the Fante, INC., Dba Casa Sanchez Foods 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-0389-2018. 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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Official source

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