A POPULAR snack sold at major retailers has been recalled after a shocking contaminant was found in it.
The snack was being sold at Walmart and Target in nine states and has been removed from all shelves.
MegaMex Foods LLC has issued a voluntary recall of its La Victoria Cilantro Salsa due to contamination with “wood pieces,” as reported by the FDA.
The product was sold in California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Michigan.
The recall affected over 500 cases of salsa with a best-by date of December 2026.
The wooden fragments in the salsa pose a significant choking hazard and general health risk to the public.
According to the FDA’s report, the wooden pieces pose a Class II risk classification.
The product’s classification as Class II indicates that it could lead to temporary or medically reversible negative health impacts, although the chance of severe health consequences is unlikely.
“It can be dangerous to consume metals or other foreign objects found in food,” regional medical doctor Dr. Mark Fischer previously told Newsweek.
“[They] can cause cuts or internal injury and may need to be removed via a surgical procedure.
“If you swallow any foreign objects, it’s best to consult a healthcare professional.”
MegaMex began recalling the product on April 14.
La Victoria Cilantro Salsa weighs 15.5 ounces and has a UPC number of 0-72101-34470-3.
No information was given about whether anyone was injured by the wooden pieces.
Another popular side dish sold at Walmart was also recently recalled.
The Vetti Food Group, based in Nashville, Tennessee, recalled 4,515 cases of the Yellowstone crown sugar molasses baked beans.
The recall was due to the “presence of undeclared soy.”
Vetti Food Group cautioned that people who are allergic or highly sensitive to soy face a risk of serious or potentially life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume the salsa.
Product recall
- MegaMex Foods LLC voluntarily recalled its La Victoria Cilantro Salsa
- Product was contaminated with wooden pieces
- Class II risk by FDA
- UPC number: 0-72101-34470-3.
The FDA confirmed that “to date, no illnesses or adverse reactions have been reported” by consumers.
The beans have been sold in 23 states including: Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.
“We are not aware of any adverse health events from this issue,” a spokesperson from Vetti Food Group confirmed.
Although no one was sick from the contaminated product, soy can make people seriously ill if they are sensitive to it.
“Foods that don’t contain soy could be contaminated during manufacturing,” experts at John Hopkins Medicine wrote.
“The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) is a law that requires U.S. packaged foods to state clearly on the label if they contain soy or a soy-based ingredient.”
