Recall record at a glance
| Official record | F-0757-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Food Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Overhill Farms Inc. |
| Report date | Jan 7, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | Dec 2, 2014 |
| Quantity | 1680 cases within the U.S. nationwide |
| Location | Vernon, CA, United States |
Official product description
Open Nature Chile Cheese Enchilada Two enchiladas filled with a queso fundido cheese mix topped with guajillo sauce and Mexican cheeses KEEP FROZEN COOK THOROUGHLY NET WT 9 OZ (255 g) COOKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOOD SAFETY, FOLLOW THESE COOKING INSTRUCTIONS. PRODUCT NEEDS TO BE THOROUGHLY COOKED. MICROWAVE OVEN (preferred method (Cook from frozen) 1. Remove tray from outer package and pierce film 3-4 times to vent. 2. Cook on HIGH 3 minutes. 3. Pull back film and stir sauce along enchiladas, replace film. 4. Continue cooking on HIGH for an additional 1 1/2-2 minutes. 5. Carefully remove tray from microwave and let sit 2 minutes. CONVENTIONAL OVEN Cook from frozen, 1. Preheat over to 350 F. Do not exceed 350 F. 2. Remove tray from outer package and pierce film 3-4 times to vent. 3. Place tray on a baking sheet on center rack in oven. 4. Cook 35-40 minutes. 5. Remove baking sheet with tray from oven and let stand on baking sheet 2 minutes. 6. Carefully remove film. COOK THOROUGHLY TO AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 165 F AS MEASURED BY A FOOD THERMOMETER. SINCE COOKING APPLIANCE VARY, THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE GUIDELINES ONLY. Outer package of the product is a cardboard box containing all product label information, and inside contains a sealed tray with two enchiladas.
Why the product was recalled
A recall notice from High Quality Organics (HQO) recalling their organic Cilantro, used in the product, which has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all o
Distribution information
Product was distributed to various Safeway distribution centers located within the U.S. in the following states: CA, AZ, TX, CO, OR, WA, and MD.
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.
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