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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1931-2018/FDA enforcement
Mojave Foods Corp.·Food·Jul 27, 2018

El Guapo Jamaica Hibiscus Flowers in Flexible Pouches, 1 OZ., 2 OZ., 8 OZ., 16 OZ., and 10 lb

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Mojave Foods Corporation has initiated a recall of its El Guapo Jamaica Hibiscus Flowers in flexible pouches (1 oz., 2 oz., 8 oz., 16 oz., 10 lb.). UPC # 044989201911, UPC #…

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. An allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in 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.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameMojave Foods Corp.
Recalling firmMojave Foods Corp.Commerce, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 44989 20191 10 44989 00522 90 44989 01289 00 44989 01334 70 79466 07198 5
Lot / date codes
  • UPC # 044989201911- BEST BY Apr/02/21, BEST BY MAY/21/21
  • UPC # 044989005229- BEST BY Apr/07/21, Apr/16/21, Apr/17/21, May/16/21, May/19/21
  • UPC # 044989012890- BEST BY Apr/15/21, Apr/16/21, May/19/21, May/20/21, UPC # 044989013347 Date Code on the package: 8109 through 8146, UPC # 079466071985 Date Code on the package: Packaged on 4/13/18 through Packaged on 5/14/18
Distribution area

Product shipped predominantly to the Southwestern United States with the following states receiving product: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Oregon, New Mexico, Nevada, Tennessee, Texas, Utah

United States, Mexico

Quantity affected53081 Pouches Dist.
Recall initiationFDA report date: September 12, 2018
FDA recall numberF-1931-2018

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Mojave Foods Corp. initiated this food recall on July 27, 2018. The FDA enforcement report states: Mojave Foods Corporation has initiated a recall of its El Guapo Jamaica Hibiscus Flowers in flexible pouches (1 oz., 2 oz., 8 oz., 16 oz., 10 lb.). UPC # 044989201911, UPC # 044989005229, UPC # 044989012890, UPC # 044989013347, UPC # 079466071985, because of undeclared allergen. The FDA report lists distribution as: Product shipped predominantly to the Southwestern United States with the following states receiving product: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Oregon, New Mexico, Nevada, Tennessee, Texas, Utah.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Mojave Foods Corporation has initiated a recall of its El Guapo Jamaica Hibiscus Flowers in flexible pouches (1 oz., 2 oz., 8 oz., 16 oz., 10 lb.). UPC # 044989201911, UPC # 044989005229, UPC # 044989012890, UPC # 044989013347, UPC # 079466071985, because of undeclared allergen.

El Guapo Jamaica Hibiscus Flowers in Flexible Pouches, 1 OZ., 2 OZ., 8 OZ., 16 OZ., and 10 lb was made or distributed by Mojave Foods Corp. in Commerce, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1931-2018, dated September 12, 2018.

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, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

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

Undeclared allergen

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, coughing, vomiting, abdominal pain or a drop in blood pressure. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency.

When symptoms may appear

Allergic reactions often begin within minutes to a few hours of eating the allergen.

Higher-risk groups

Anyone with a diagnosed food allergy, especially children, and people with a history of anaphylaxis or asthma.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat or serve the affected product if you or anyone in the household has a diagnosed allergy.
  2. 2If symptoms such as swelling, wheezing or breathing difficulty occur, use the person's prescribed emergency plan and call emergency services.
  3. 3Keep the packaging, contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund, and read the official recall notice for the exact allergen.

For a severe allergic reaction, do not wait for a callback or refund process before seeking emergency care.

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 El Guapo Jamaica Hibiscus Flowers in Flexible Pouches, 1 OZ., 2 OZ., 8 OZ., 16 OZ., and 10 lb recall?

Mojave Foods Corp. recalled El Guapo Jamaica Hibiscus Flowers in Flexible Pouches, 1 OZ., 2 OZ., 8 OZ., 16 OZ., and 10 lb in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1931-2018. Mojave Foods Corporation has initiated a recall of its El Guapo Jamaica Hibiscus Flowers in flexible pouches (1 oz., 2 oz., 8 oz., 16 oz., 10 lb.). UPC # 044989201911, UPC #…

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 or serve the affected product if you or anyone in the household has a diagnosed allergy. If symptoms such as swelling, wheezing or breathing difficulty occur, use the person's prescribed emergency plan and call emergency services. Keep the packaging, contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund, and read the official recall notice for the exact allergen.

Is the Mojave Foods Corp. 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-1931-2018. 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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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.