Salsa Recall Update As FDA Issues Risk Warning Over Contamination Fears
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A salsa product recalled in April has now been issued a Class II risk classification by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
MegaMex Foods LLC, based in California, issued a voluntary recall on April 14 for its La Victoria Cilantro Salsa as it may have been manufactured with cilantro contaminated with wood pieces.
Newsweek has contacted MegaMex Foods for comment outside of regular working hours.
A salsa product recalled in April due to the possible presence of wood has now been issued a Class II risk classification by the FDA.
A salsa product recalled in April due to the possible presence of wood has now been issued a Class II risk classification by the FDA.
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Why It Matters
The product's potential contamination with foreign material poses a risk of dental injury or choking if consumed.
The FDA's Class II risk classification refers to a situation in which "use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote."
What To Know
The affected product was distributed to nine consignees in California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington and Michigan.
A total of 501 cases are affected by the recall and the product has a best-by date of December 2026.
The product has a weight of 15.5 oz and can be identified by the UPC code: 0 72101 34470 3.
The FDA issued its Class II risk classification for the product on May 6.
What People Are Saying
Dr. Mark Fischer, regional medical director at International SOS, told Newsweek previously: "It can be dangerous to consume metals or other foreign objects found in food... [They] can cause cuts or internal injury and may need to be removed via a surgical procedure. If you swallow any foreign objects, it's best to consult a healthcare professional."
The FDA says in a report: "Hard or sharp foreign objects in food may cause traumatic injury including laceration and perforation of tissues of the mouth, tongue, throat, stomach and intestine as well as damage to the teeth and gums."
What Happens Next
The recall is still ongoing, according to the FDA.
Consumers who have purchased the product are urged not to consume it. It should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.
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