Empanadas Valrico beef & chicken empanadas - recalled due to production without the benefit of inspection

Florida, United States

The FSIS announced the recall of approximately 6,247 pounds of beef and chicken empanada products by Empanadas Valrico Inc. because they were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. These products were shipped to retail locations in Florida. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

The recalled products are:
-Approximately 1.6-lb. clear plastic bag packages containing 10 pieces of “Empanadas Valrico STEAK EMPANADAS” with “BEST BEFORE” dates prior to January 30, 2023.
- Approximately 1.6-lb. clear plastic bag packages containing 10 pieces of “Empanadas Valrico CHICKEN EMPANADAS” with “BEST BEFORE” dates prior to January 30, 2023.
- Approximately 4.6-lb. clear plastic bag packages containing 25 pieces of “Empanadas Valrico STEAK EMPANADAS” with “BEST BEFORE” dates prior to January 30, 2023.
- Approximately 4.6-lb. clear plastic bag packages containing 25 pieces of “Empanadas Valrico CHICKEN EMPANADAS” with “BEST BEFORE” dates prior to January 30, 2023.

The affected products were produced and distributed into commerce from March 2022 to September 2022 and they do not bear the USDA mark of inspection because Empanadas Valrico Inc. is not a federally inspected establishment.

FSIS is concerned that some products may be in consumers’ freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

If you are experiencing symptoms after eating the products it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist seek medical attention.

Source: www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/empanadas-valrico-inc--recalls-beef-and-chicken-empanada-products-produced-without