California,
United States
The FSIS announced the recall of approximately 20,455 pounds of frozen, not ready to eat (NRTE) pork chicharron and pork carnitas products by Empacadora Frape, USA LLC, that were not presented for import reinspection into the United States. These products were shipped to retail locations in California. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
The recalled products are:
- 19- to 24-lb. box containing “Chicharrón con carne/Pork Skin with Meat” with lot codes 2193CON0281, 2203CON0283, 2213CON0285, 2223CON0287, 2233CON0289 and use by date between August 7-11, 2024, and shipping mark 176.
- 24- to 30-lb. box containing “Carnitas de Cerdo/Seasoned Pieces of Pork Meat” with lot codes 2123CON0272, 2133CON0273, 2193CON0282, 2203CON0284, 2213CON0286, 2223CON0288, 2233CON0290 and use by date between July 31, 2024-August 1, 2024, and between August 7, 2024-August 11, 2024, and shipping mark 177.
All recalled packages carry Mexican establishment number “TIF No. 681” within the Mexican mark of inspection.
The problem was discovered during routine FSIS surveillance activities of imported products, and it was determined that the products were not presented for reinspection.
FSIS is concerned that these products may be available in retailers’ deli counters and available for consumers to purchase. Also, these products may be in retailers’ freezers. Retailers are urged not to serve these products.
In case you experience harm from these products, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve issues and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
Source:
www.fsis.usda.gov
