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FDA Food recall · Reported April 1, 2020

Red Pozole Soup Starter, Pozole To The People, packaged in glass jars. Net Wt. 16 fl. oz., (473.2 mL). or 24 fl. oz. 16 fl oz UPC 738283379109 24 fl oz UPC 860322002201 The label is read in parts: "***RED POZOLE SOUP STARTER ***NET WT. 24 OZ. ***INGREDIENTS: Water, Hominy, Guajillo, Ancho, Lime Juice, Kosher Salt, Spices*** Refrigerate after opening***Made by Proxy Foods, LLC 7328 SE Foster Road, Portland, OR ***.

Missing processing records/production logs. Observations of swollen and/or leaking Red Pozole Starter jars at multiple retail locations.

Recall #
F-0848-2020
Affected scope
858 units
Initiated
February 25, 2020
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Proxy Foods LLC recalled Red Pozole Soup Starter, Pozole To The People, packaged in glass jars. Net Wt. 16 fl. oz.… - a moderate-severity action.

Red Pozole Soup Starter, Pozole To The People, packaged in glass jars. Net Wt. 16 fl. oz.… was recalled by Proxy Foods LLC in April 1, 2020. Reason: Missing processing records/production logs. Observations of swollen and/or leaking Red Pozole Starter jars at…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0848-2020 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Proxy Foods LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Missing processing records/production logs. Observations of swollen and/or leaking Red Pozole Starter jars at….

Moderate
severity level
858 units
affected scope
Class II
classification
April 1, 2020
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0848-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-0848-2020) was formally reported on April 1, 2020, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 25, 2020. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Proxy Foods LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Portland, OR. Federal records list the affected scope as 858 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: Missing processing records/production logs. Observations of swollen and/or leaking Red Pozole Starter jars at multiple retail locations. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: distributed in Oregon and Washington.. 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 its category - 25,126 food recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

858 units

Related Recalls

6

2 from same agency

Product description

Red Pozole Soup Starter, Pozole To The People, packaged in glass jars. Net Wt. 16 fl. oz., (473.2 mL). or 24 fl. oz. 16 fl oz UPC 738283379109 24 fl oz UPC 860322002201 The label is read in parts: "***RED POZOLE SOUP STARTER ***NET WT. 24 OZ. ***INGREDIENTS: Water, Hominy, Guajillo, Ancho, Lime Juice, Kosher Salt, Spices*** Refrigerate after opening***Made by Proxy Foods, LLC 7328 SE Foster Road, Portland, OR ***.

Reason for recall

Missing processing records/production logs. Observations of swollen and/or leaking Red Pozole Starter jars at multiple retail locations.

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-0848-2020
Date reported April 1, 2020
Date initiated February 25, 2020
Recalling firm Proxy Foods LLC
Firm location Portland, OR
Affected scope 858 units
Distribution distributed in Oregon and Washington.

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

Scale of Impact

858 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

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?
Red Pozole Soup Starter, Pozole To The People, packaged in glass jars. Net Wt. 16 fl. oz., (473.2 mL). or 24 fl. oz. 16 fl oz UPC 738283379109 24 fl oz UPC 860322002201 The label is read in parts: "***RED POZOLE SOUP STARTER ***NET WT. 24 OZ. ***INGREDIENTS: Water, Hominy, Guajillo, Ancho, Lime Juice, Kosher Salt, Spices*** Refrigerate after opening***Made by Proxy Foods, LLC 7328 SE Foster Road, Portland, OR ***.. Recalled by Proxy Foods LLC. Units affected: 858 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Missing processing records/production logs. Observations of swollen and/or leaking Red Pozole Starter jars at multiple retail locations.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on April 1, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0848-2020.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: distributed in Oregon and Washington..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-0848-2020) 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 April 1, 2020. 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.