VerifyRecall
Alerts
RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIIRecall closedF-0829-2013/FDA enforcement
Garden Fresh Salsa, INC.·Food·Nov 1, 2012

Garden Fresh Gourmet Kettle Style Original Salted Tortilla Chips 14oz (397 g) Bags

What you need to know

Class III

  • What happened

    Beginning 11/01/2012 Garden Fresh Gourmet recalled El Matador & Garden Fresh Gourmet Salted Tortilla Chips because quality standards of ingredients used in the products were not…

  • Health risk

    The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • 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 FDADistribution not listedMore food

Advertisement

Ad

Know someone who bought this?

A quick share can keep a pantry check from becoming a missed warning.

Share via WhatsApp

Match before you discard

Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameGarden Fresh Salsa, INC.
Recalling firmGarden Fresh Salsa, INC.Ferndale, MI, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • 14 oz bag, UPC 4767100220, lot 112612 Best By 11/26/2012
Distribution area

Michigan, Indiana, New Jersey,

United States

Quantity affected9335 pounds
Recall initiationFDA report date: December 26, 2012
FDA recall numberF-0829-2013

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Garden Fresh Salsa, INC. initiated this food recall on November 1, 2012. The FDA enforcement report states: Beginning 11/01/2012 Garden Fresh Gourmet recalled El Matador & Garden Fresh Gourmet Salted Tortilla Chips because quality standards of ingredients used in the products were not met. The FDA report lists distribution as: Michigan, Indiana, New Jersey,.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Beginning 11/01/2012 Garden Fresh Gourmet recalled El Matador & Garden Fresh Gourmet Salted Tortilla Chips because quality standards of ingredients used in the products were not met.

Garden Fresh Gourmet Kettle Style Original Salted Tortilla Chips 14oz (397 g) Bags was made or distributed by Garden Fresh Salsa, INC. in Ferndale, MI, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0829-2013, dated December 26, 2012.

Why this is a Class III recall

Class III means the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations.

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 lot and date codes 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

Product safety recall

Symptoms to watch for

The official enforcement report describes the specific risk. Follow the recall notice, check the product codes and do not use a product that may be affected.

Higher-risk groups

Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
  3. 3Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Read the official source record for the specific hazard and instructions.

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 Garden Fresh Gourmet Kettle Style Original Salted Tortilla Chips 14oz (397 g) Bags recall?

Garden Fresh Salsa, INC. recalled Garden Fresh Gourmet Kettle Style Original Salted Tortilla Chips 14oz (397 g) Bags in an FDA Class III enforcement action reported as F-0829-2013. Beginning 11/01/2012 Garden Fresh Gourmet recalled El Matador & Garden Fresh Gourmet Salted Tortilla Chips because quality standards of ingredients used in the products were not…

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 using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets. Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return. Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Is the Garden Fresh Salsa, 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-0829-2013. 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.

Verify before you act.

VerifyRecall is independent and not affiliated with the FDA. Always confirm the latest status on the official source record.

Official source

Brand history

More recalls by Garden Fresh Salsa, INC.

View brand
Class III·

Garden Fresh Salsa, INC.

Garden Fresh Gourmet Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips 14oz Bags

Beginning 11/01/2012 Garden Fresh Gourmet recalled Garden Fresh Nacho Cheese Tortilla chips (exp 11/26/2012) because quality standards of ingredients used in the products were…

Distribution not listedFood
Class III·

Garden Fresh Salsa, INC.

El Matador Mexican Style Salted Tortilla Chips 16oz (454 g) Bags &32 OZ (908 g) Bags

Beginning 11/01/2012 Garden Fresh Gourmet recalled El Matador & Garden Fresh Gourmet Salted Tortilla Chips because quality standards of ingredients used in the products were not…

Distribution not listedFood

Related alerts

Recent Other safety concern recalls

All alerts
Class II·

Sempio Food Services, INC

Sempio Yellow Peach

Elevated level of lead in canned peaches

INFood
Class II·

Stewart's Shops Corp.

Stewarts Shops Vanilla Heavenly Medley 1/2 Gallon (1.89 L)

Foreign object: May contain pieces of metal

NY, VT, NHFood

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