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La Torre Jalapeno Nacho Slices

Date of Recall:
August 14, 2008

Products Recalled:
La Torre Jalapeno Nacho Slices

Product Information:
The recalled product was sold in 425 gram cans.   Description of label:
Yellow, red, white and black label with a picture of Jalapeno Slices.
The La Torre logo is in black and the "Jalapeno Nacho Slices" is in white.

The affected lot numbers are: AU4D6; AU4E6; AU515; AU516; AU520; AU526; AU5H6; AU5L6; AU5M6; AU8W6; AU955; AU9V5; AU9W5; AU9X5; AU9Y5; AU9Z5 (In some cases these lots may have a letter "A" or "B" proceeding the lot #, for example AU4D6A OR AU4D6B). Some cans may bear no lot number. The lot code is located on the bottom of the can.

Recalling Firm :
Peppers Unlimited, Inc.
Fontana, CA

Consumers with questions about the recalled product may contact the company at (909) 923-5580.

Problem/Reason for Recall:
The recalled products are being recalled due to possible product contamination caused by a chemical reaction between the product and the can potentially resulting in a swollen and/or ruptured container and significant off flavor.

To date no illnesses have been reported regarding this issue, however, this recall is being initiated as a precautionary measure and consumers should not consume these affected products even if the cans appear to be normal. Consumers who have the opened cans of the affected products or who have used them in recipes should immediately throw the cans and food away. Unopened cans may be returned to the place of purchase for a refund.

Distribution:
Nationwide through food distributors and retail food establishments

Press Release:    Yes 


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