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FDA Food recall · Reported January 20, 2021

Material Number: 7002 3/8 Diced Green Chile INGREDIENTS: Green Chilies, Citric Acid PRODUCT OF: MEXICO UNIT OF MEASURE: 440 +/- 5 LBS packaged in 50- gallon plastic drum, 4 drums per pallet

Potential to contain foreign material

Recall #
F-0205-2021
Affected scope
240 drums (105,600 lbs)
Initiated
December 21, 2020
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Sun Valley Foods LLC recalled Material Number: 7002 3/8 Diced Green Chile INGREDIENTS: Green Chilies, Citric Acid PROD… - a moderate-severity action.

Material Number: 7002 3/8 Diced Green Chile INGREDIENTS: Green Chilies, Citric Acid PROD… was recalled by Sun Valley Foods LLC in January 20, 2021. Reason: Potential to contain foreign material. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0205-2021 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Sun Valley Foods LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Potential to contain foreign material.

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
January 20, 2021
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0205-2021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-0205-2021) was formally reported on January 20, 2021, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 21, 2020. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Sun Valley Foods LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of El Paso, TX. Federal records list the affected scope as 240 drums (105,600 lbs).

The documented reason for this recall is: Potential to contain foreign material Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: CA. Distribution scope 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, 2 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.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

240 drums (105,600 lbs)

Related Recalls

6

2 from same agency

Product description

Material Number: 7002 3/8 Diced Green Chile INGREDIENTS: Green Chilies, Citric Acid PRODUCT OF: MEXICO UNIT OF MEASURE: 440 +/- 5 LBS packaged in 50- gallon plastic drum, 4 drums per pallet

Reason for recall

Potential to contain foreign material

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-0205-2021
Date reported January 20, 2021
Date initiated December 21, 2020
Recalling firm Sun Valley Foods LLC
Firm location El Paso, TX
Affected scope 240 drums (105,600 lbs)
Distribution CA

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

What to do with this recall

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Food record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Material Number: 7002 3/8 Diced Green Chile INGREDIENTS: Green Chilies, Citric Acid PRODUCT OF: MEXICO UNIT OF MEASURE: 440 +/- 5 LBS packaged in 50- gallon plastic drum, 4 drums per pallet. Recalled by Sun Valley Foods LLC. Units affected: 240 drums (105,600 lbs).
Why was this product recalled?
Potential to contain foreign material
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on January 20, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0205-2021.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: CA.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-0205-2021) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Food, reported January 20, 2021. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.