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FDA Food recall · Reported March 18, 2020

Stonewall Kitchen, Ghost Pepper Salsa, Net Weight 454g (16oz), Ingredients: Tomatoes, Jalapeno Peppers, Onion, Tomato Puree, Green Chile Peppers, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Dehydrated Ghost Pepper, Dehydrated Garlic, Spices, Dehydrated Cilantro. UPC 7 11381 32738 8. BEST BY 23MAY2021. Packaged in 16 oz. glass jars with brushed silver lid.

Product is mislabeled as salsa but it contains queso and does not declare two allergens, specifically milk and soy.

Recall #
F-0835-2020
Affected scope
4,800 units
Initiated
March 5, 2020
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Stonewall Kitchen, LLC recalled Stonewall Kitchen, Ghost Pepper Salsa, Net Weight 454g (16oz), Ingredients: Tomatoes, Jal… - a moderate-severity action.

Stonewall Kitchen, Ghost Pepper Salsa, Net Weight 454g (16oz), Ingredients: Tomatoes, Jal… was recalled by Stonewall Kitchen, LLC in March 18, 2020. Reason: Product is mislabeled as salsa but it contains queso and does not declare two allergens, specifically milk an…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0835-2020 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Stonewall Kitchen, LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Product is mislabeled as salsa but it contains queso and does not declare two allergens, specifically milk an….

Moderate
severity level
5K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
March 18, 2020
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0835-2020 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.

Food recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 25,457 food recalls on record

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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

Stonewall Kitchen, Ghost Pepper Salsa, Net Weight 454g (16oz), Ingredients: Tomatoes, Jalapeno Peppers, Onion, Tomato Puree, Green Chile Peppers, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Dehydrated Ghost Pepper, Dehydrated Garlic, Spices, Dehydrated Cilantro. UPC 7 11381 32738 8. BEST BY 23MAY2021. Packaged in 16 oz. glass jars with brushed silver lid.

Reason for recall

Product is mislabeled as salsa but it contains queso and does not declare two allergens, specifically milk and soy.

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-0835-2020
Date reported March 18, 2020
Date initiated March 5, 2020
Recalling firm Stonewall Kitchen, LLC
Firm location York, ME
Affected scope 4,800 units
Distribution AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY

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

Scale of Impact

4,800 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Stonewall Kitchen, Ghost Pepper Salsa, Net Weight 454g (16oz), Ingredients: Tomatoes, Jalapeno Peppers, Onion, Tomato Puree, Green Chile Peppers, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Dehydrated Ghost Pepper, Dehydrated Garlic, Spices, Dehydrated Cilantro. UPC 7 11381 32738 8. BEST BY 23MAY2021. Packaged in 16 oz. glass jars with brushed silver lid.. Recalled by Stonewall Kitchen, LLC. Units affected: 4,800 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Product is mislabeled as salsa but it contains queso and does not declare two allergens, specifically milk and soy.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on March 18, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0835-2020.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY.
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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