Jose Madrid Salsa - Strawberry Mild Salsa 13oz Glass Jars, 12 Jars Per Case
What you need to know
Class II
What happened
Undeclared anchovy allergen
Health risk
The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Fish-derived ingredients were omitted from the label, creating a risk for fish-allergic consumers.
Action required
Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction.
Facility Code 601 Product Code 19 Batch Code 01 Serial Number 6011901 032924 Best By Date 03/26/20 - 03/29/24
Distribution area
IN
Product is sold at local farmer's markets, 12 retail locations within Ohio, 1 distributor in Ohio, and online sales across the US. Estimate on sales: 1, 099 jars sold through websites, 800 sold through local fundraisers, 400 sold at retailers, 200 through distributor, 1, 000 for samples at events, 60 jars held for retain samples/testing, 2, 500 sold at craft fairs/farmer's markets.
United States
Quantity affected
6, 659 jars
Recall initiation
FDA report date: May 5, 2021
FDA recall number
F-0473-2021
Beyond the headline
The recall, in context
Michael Zakany LLC initiated this food recall on April 14, 2021. The FDA enforcement report states: Undeclared anchovy allergen. The FDA report lists distribution as: Product is sold at local farmer's markets, 12 retail locations within Ohio, 1 distributor in Ohio, and online sales across the US. Estimate on sales: 1,099 jars sold through websites, 800 sold through local fundraisers, 400 sold at retailers, 200 through distributor, 1,000 for samples at events, 60 jars held for retain samples/testing, 2,500 sold at craft fairs/farmer's markets.
The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Undeclared anchovy allergen
Jose Madrid Salsa - Strawberry Mild Salsa 13oz Glass Jars, 12 Jars Per Case was made or distributed by Michael Zakany LLC in Zanesville, OH, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0473-2021, dated May 5, 2021.
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, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.
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
Stop using it
Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.
2
Check the codes
Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.
3
Return or discard
Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.
Consumer safety guide
Undeclared fish
Symptoms to watch for
Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a fish allergy.
When symptoms may appear
Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.
Higher-risk groups
People with a diagnosed fish allergy, especially anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.
What to do now
1Do not eat the product if you have a fish allergy.
2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
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
4 answers
What is the Jose Madrid Salsa - Strawberry Mild Salsa 13oz Glass Jars, 12 Jars Per Case recall?
Michael Zakany LLC recalled Jose Madrid Salsa - Strawberry Mild Salsa 13oz Glass Jars, 12 Jars Per Case in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0473-2021. Undeclared anchovy allergen
What should I do if I bought this product?
Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction. Do not eat the product if you have a fish allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.
Is the Michael Zakany LLC 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-0473-2021. 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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