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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-1406-2018/FDA enforcement
Giovanni Food Company, INC.·Food·Apr 27, 2018

Parade Salsa Medium/mediano NET Wt/peso Neto 24 OZ (1 lb 8 OZ) 680g

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Product may contain pieces of glass.

  • Health risk

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

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameGiovanni Food Company, INC.
Recalling firmGiovanni Food Company, INC.Baldwinsville, NY, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 50700 08876 1
Lot / date codes
  • Lot Code: 31817
Distribution area
WI

Direct to WI

United States

Quantity affected1463 cases (17, 556 units) - Total for All Products
Recall initiationFDA report date: May 9, 2018
FDA recall numberF-1406-2018

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Giovanni Food Company, INC. initiated this food recall on April 27, 2018. The FDA enforcement report states: Product may contain pieces of glass. The FDA report lists distribution as: Direct to WI.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Product may contain pieces of glass.

Parade Salsa Medium/mediano NET Wt/peso Neto 24 OZ (1 lb 8 OZ) 680g was made or distributed by Giovanni Food Company, INC. in Baldwinsville, NY, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1406-2018, dated May 9, 2018.

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, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

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

Glass contamination

Possible health effects

Glass fragments can cause cuts to the mouth, throat or digestive tract. Do not inspect or taste a suspect product.

Higher-risk groups

Children, older adults and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk of injury.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop eating or using the product and do not attempt to remove fragments by tasting it.
  2. 2Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed glass, has throat or abdominal pain, or is vomiting blood.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund; follow the recall notice for disposal.

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 Parade Salsa Medium/mediano NET Wt/peso Neto 24 OZ (1 lb 8 OZ) 680g recall?

Giovanni Food Company, INC. recalled Parade Salsa Medium/mediano NET Wt/peso Neto 24 OZ (1 lb 8 OZ) 680g in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1406-2018. Product may contain pieces of glass.

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 attempt to remove fragments by tasting it. Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed glass, has throat or abdominal pain, or is vomiting blood. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund; follow the recall notice for disposal.

Is the Giovanni Food Company, 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-1406-2018. 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

Brand history

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