Desert Premium Group, LLC recalls Trader Joe's Hatch Valley Salsa, 12 oz. jars packed into trays of 12 and shrink-wrapped, UPC: 0053 6806, Dist. & Sold
Trader Joe's recalls Hatch Valley Salsa jars due to potential bacterial growth from a recorded pH of 6.65. Consumers should check UPC 0053 6806 for affected products.
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One batch of salsa had a recorded equilibrium pH of 6.65.
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What happened, in plain English
Trader Joe's is recalling Hatch Valley Salsa jars because one batch had a pH level of 6.65, which may allow bacterial growth. This could lead to food safety risks if the salsa is consumed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/15128-trader-joe-s-hatch-valley-salsa-recall-ph-risk-in.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/15128-trader-joe-s-hatch-valley-salsa-recall-ph-risk-in · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0029-2021
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“Trader Joe's Hatch Valley Salsa Recall: pH Risk in 12 oz Jars.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/15128-trader-joe-s-hatch-valley-salsa-recall-ph-risk-in. Based on FDA recall #F-0029-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0029-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
A pH level of 6.65 is above the safe threshold for canned foods (typically below 4.6), which can allow harmful bacteria to grow. This batch was tested and found to have this pH level, but it's not clear if it caused illness.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased Hatch Valley Salsa jars with UPC 0053 6806 from Trader Joe's between April 6, 2022 and the best-by date. People with sensitive stomachs or those who eat large quantities of salsa may be at slightly higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for jars with UPC 0053 6806 sold by Trader Joe's between April 6, 2022 and the best-by date. The product is a 12 oz jar packed in trays of 12 and shrink-wrapped.
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Trader Joe's Hatch Valley Salsa, 12 oz. jars packed into trays of 12 and shrink-wrapped, UPC: 0053 6806, Dist. & Sold- Category
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What to do — step by step
Check Product UPC
Look for the UPC code 0053 6806 on the jar packaging.
Questions people ask
Is this salsa safe to eat?
The recall is due to a recorded pH level of 6.65, which may allow bacterial growth. The product is not safe to consume as recalled.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check for the UPC 0053 6806 on the jar packaging. The product is a 12 oz jar packed in trays of 12 and shrink-wrapped, sold by Trader Joe's between April 6, 2022 and the best-by date.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
The recall does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking the UPC code.
Contact Trader Joe's
We’ve drafted a message you can send Trader Joe's to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0029-2021 — Trader Joe's Trader Joe's Hatch Valley Salsa, 12 oz. jars packed into trays of 12 and shrink-wrappe Hello, I own a Trader Joe's Hatch Valley Salsa, 12 oz. jars packed into trays of 12 and shrink-wrapped, UPC: 0053 6806, Dist. & Sold that is covered by recall F-0029-2021 from Trader Joe's. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0029-2021 (October 1, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0029-2021 to see it in context.
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