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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Ready Pac Foods Puro Picante Blazin’ Hot Salad Recalled for Listeria

Agency Publication Date: February 22, 2017
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Summary

Ready Pac Foods Inc. is recalling approximately 59,225 pounds of its Puro Picante Blazin’ Hot chicken salad products. The recall was initiated because the cheese ingredient used in the salad may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected 7.5-oz single-serve salad bowls were produced between January 17, 2017, and February 17, 2017, and were shipped to retail locations nationwide. Consumers should return the product for a refund or dispose of it immediately.

Risk

The product may contain Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that can lead to fever, muscle aches, and gastrointestinal issues. In pregnant women, it can cause miscarriages or stillbirths, and it can be fatal for older adults or those with weakened immune systems.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your 7.5-oz single-serve salad bowl packages of Ready Pac Foods Puro Picante Blazin' Hot for 'Use By' dates ranging from 01/31/17 through 03/04/2017.
  2. Look for the establishment numbers P-27497, P-32081, or P-18502B inside the USDA mark of inspection on the label to confirm if your product is affected.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer at 1-800-800-7822 for further instructions.
  4. If you have consumed this product and experience flu-like symptoms within two months, seek medical care and inform your provider about the potential Listeria exposure.
  5. Call the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional questions regarding food safety.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

💰Option 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
🗑️Option 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Ready Pac Foods Puro Picante Blazin' Hot (7.5-oz)
Variants: Single serve salad bowl
UPC Codes:
077745297514
Establishment #: P-27497, P-32081, or P-18502B
Date Ranges: Use By Dates 01/31/17 through 03/04/2017, Produced between Jan. 17, 2017 and Feb. 17, 2017

Problem discovered via cheese supplier notification of potential Listeria contamination.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 015-2017
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Ready Pac Produce, Inc.
Sold By: Retail locations nationwide
Manufactured In: USA
Units Affected: 0 pounds
Distributed To: Nationwide
Classification: Class I
Company Contact: Corporate Affairs Supervisor Mary Toscano 1-800-800-7822 , Director of Corporate Communications Alan Hilowitz (626) 678-2180

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: USDA Notice · Raw API Response