La Mexicana LLC recalls La Mexicana Cantina Salsa 14 oz., 24 oz., and 64 oz.
La Mexicana LLC recalls Cantina Salsa (14oz, 24oz, 64oz) sold Sept 28-Nov 19, 2018 due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should check labels and avoid consumption.
Recall notice
Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
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What happened, in plain English
La Mexicana LLC is recalling Cantina Salsa in 14oz, 24oz, and 64oz sizes sold between September 28 and November 19, 2018, because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This could cause serious illness if consumed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/18613-la-mexicana-cantina-salsa-recall-listeria-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/18613-la-mexicana-cantina-salsa-recall-listeria-contamination-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0422-2019
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“La Mexicana Cantina Salsa Recall: Listeria Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/18613-la-mexicana-cantina-salsa-recall-listeria-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-0422-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0422-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious infections, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly. Contaminated salsa could lead to foodborne illness if consumed.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased La Mexicana Cantina Salsa in the specified sizes and dates. Pregnant women, newborns, and elderly individuals are at higher risk due to Listeria's potential to cause severe illness.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for La Mexicana Cantina Salsa with 14oz, 24oz, or 64oz sizes sold between September 28 and November 19, 2018. The sell-by date is listed on the label.
- Brand
La Mexicana- Category
Food
All 7 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class I- Status
Terminated- Distribution
U.S. distribution to the following: CA, UT, AZ, KS, NE, LA, WI, IN, MA, KY, NY, PA, OR, CT, NC, CO, GA, FL, WA, IL, TX, and ID. No foreign distribution.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots |
|---|---|
| F-0417-2019 | La Mexicana Hot Salsa 16 oz., 24 oz., 48 oz., 64 oz., and 128 oz. Gourmet Style Hot Salsa 16 oz.; Sell by date between September 28, 2018 and November 19, 2018. |
| F-0418-2019 | La Mexicana Mild Salsa 16 oz., 24 oz., 48 oz., 64 oz., and 128 oz. Gourmet Style Mild Salsa 16 oz. and 24 oz.; Sell by date between September 28, 2018 and November 19, 2018. |
| F-0419-2019 | La Mexicana Medium Salsa 16 oz., 24 oz., 48 oz., 64 oz., and 128 oz. Gourmet Style Medium Salsa 16 oz.; Sell by date between September 28, 2018 and November 19, 2018. |
| F-0420-2019 | La Mexicana Peach Mango Salsa 16 oz., 24 oz., and 64 oz.; Sell by date between September 28, 2018 and November 19, 2018. |
| F-0421-2019 | La Mexicana Garlic Salsa 16 oz. Gourmet Style Garlic 16 oz.; Sell by date between September 28, 2018 and November 19, 2018. |
| F-0422-2019 | La Mexicana Cantina Salsa 14 oz., 24 oz., and 64 oz.; Sell by date between September 28, 2018 and November 19, 2018. |
| F-0423-2019 | La Mexicana (Pico with) Guacamole 10 oz..; Sell by date between September 28, 2018 and November 19, 2018. |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Labels
Look for La Mexicana Cantina Salsa with 14oz, 24oz, or 64oz sizes and a sell-by date between September 28 and November 19, 2018.
Questions people ask
Is this salsa safe to eat?
The recall does not state that the salsa is safe to eat; it is being recalled due to potential Listeria contamination.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check for La Mexicana Cantina Salsa in 14oz, 24oz, or 64oz sizes with a sell-by date between September 28 and November 19, 2018.
What should I do if I have the recalled salsa?
The recall record does not specify a remedy; consumers should check labels and avoid consumption if unsure.
Contact La Mexicana
We’ve drafted a message you can send La Mexicana to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0422-2019 — La Mexicana La Mexicana Hello, I own a La Mexicana that is covered by recall F-0422-2019 from La Mexicana. 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-0422-2019 (September 28, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0422-2019 to see it in context.
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