Trader Joe's Hatch Valley Salsa, 12 oz. jars packed into trays of 12 and shrink-wrapped, UPC: 0053 6806, Dist. & Sold Exclusively By: Trader Joe's, Monrovia, CA 91016

One batch of salsa had a recorded equilibrium pH of 6.65.

Recall #: F-0029-2021
Affected scope: 680 cases / 8160 12 oz. jars
Initiated: October 1, 2020

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Desert Premium Group, LLC recalled Trader Joe's Hatch Valley Salsa, 12 oz. jars packed into trays of 12 and shrink-wrapped, … - a moderate-severity action.

Trader Joe's Hatch Valley Salsa, 12 oz. jars packed into trays of 12 and shrink-wrapped, … was recalled by Desert Premium Group, LLC in October 28, 2020. Reason: One batch of salsa had a recorded equilibrium pH of 6.65.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0029-2021 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Desert Premium Group, LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-One batch of salsa had a recorded equilibrium pH of 6.65..

Moderate
severity level: Class II
classification: October 28, 2020
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0029-2021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Trader Joe's Hatch Valley Salsa, 12 oz. jars packed into trays of 12 and shrink-wrapped, UPC: 0053 6806, Dist. & Sold Exclusively By: Trader Joe's, Monrovia, CA 91016

Reason for recall

One batch of salsa had a recorded equilibrium pH of 6.65.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	F-0029-2021
Date reported	October 28, 2020
Date initiated	October 1, 2020
Recalling firm	Desert Premium Group, LLC
Firm location	Albuquerque, NM
Affected scope	680 cases / 8160 12 oz. jars
Distribution	Nationwide from 2 distribution centers in CA

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Trader Joe's Hatch Valley Salsa, 12 oz. jars packed into trays of 12 and shrink-wrapped, UPC: 0053 6806, Dist. & Sold Exclusively By: Trader Joe's, Monrovia, CA 91016. Recalled by Desert Premium Group, LLC. Units affected: 680 cases / 8160 12 oz. jars.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

One batch of salsa had a recorded equilibrium pH of 6.65.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Food on October 28, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0029-2021.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Nationwide from 2 distribution centers in CA.

What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product? ▼

Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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