Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Jose Madrid Chipotle Con Queso Salsa recall: Undeclared Yellow 5 and Yellow 6

Recall published 1+ years ago

Undeclared Yellow 5 and Yellow 6

Jose Madrid Snacks — recalled snacks
Photo published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Undeclared allergen or ingredient

An ingredient subject to mandatory disclosure was left off the packaging, which is what the agency classes as misbranding.

What the notice says: Individuals who are allergic or sensitive to Yellow 5 or Yellow 6 run the risk of minor to serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

Why it matters: An ingredient that U.S. law requires to be declared is present but missing from the label. People who avoid that ingredient cannot make a safe choice from the packaging.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
December 20, 2024
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Jose Madrid
Product type
Snacks
Distribution
North Carolina, New York
UPC codes
093662452935
Reports of harm
No Illnesses have been reported to date.

Products covered by this recall

Chipotle Con Queso Salsa

What the company announced

Jose Madrid Salsa is announcing a voluntary recall of our Chipotle Con Queso Salsa. The salsa is being recalled because it contains Yellow 5 and Yellow 6, which were not listed on the ingredient label. Individuals who are allergic or sensitive to Yellow 5 or Yellow 6 run the risk of minor to serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

The product was sold at the following events in NY and NC:

Christmas in the Country event in Hamburg, NY November 7-10, 2024 .

Syracuse Holiday Shoppes event in Syracuse, NY November 8-10, 2024.

Greensboro Holiday Market event in Greensboro, NC November 15-17, 2024.

The recalled Jose Madrid Chipotle Con Queso Salsa, Net Wt. 13 oz., with UPC: 093662452935, is packaged in a Glass container. The lot codes, stamped on the top of the jar are:

6012201

102327

6012201

103027

6012201

111227

No Illnesses have been reported to date.

The problem was discovered during a routine inspection of the production facility by the Ohio Department of Agriculture acting on behalf of the FDA. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's production and packaging processes.

If you have one of these jars and you are allergic or sensitive to Yellow 5 and/or Yellow 6 you should not consume the product. Please contact us for additional information at 740-521-4304 or [email protected] , Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 2 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 093662452935

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 13 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Allergen

Jose Madrid — An ingredient subject to mandatory disclosure was left off the packaging, which is what the agency classes as misbranding.

  1. Read the official notice above for the exact ingredient involved, then check whether anyone in your home avoids it.
  2. If nobody here avoids it, the product is safe to eat; the refund is still available if you would rather return it.
  3. If someone does avoid it, stop serving it and check anything already cooked with it.
  4. Warn anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including schools and childminders.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Company contact: Jose Madrid Salsa — Consumers: 740-521-4304, [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Company recall announcements record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Jose Madrid snacks recalled?

Undeclared Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 Individuals who are allergic or sensitive to Yellow 5 or Yellow 6 run the risk of minor to serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 093662452935. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Read the official notice above for the exact ingredient involved, then check whether anyone in your home avoids it.

Can I get my money back?

Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists North Carolina, New York.

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