United States
The FSIS is issuing a public health alert for poultry and meat products containing an FDA regulated corn starch that has been recalled due to an undeclared allergen, specifically milk. This public health alert is to ensure that consumers are aware that these products should not be consumed. The products were shipped to warehouses, distributors, and retail locations in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. However, this situation is currently evolving, which means additional products may be added. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to the consumption of these products.
This situation is currently evolving, which means additional products may be added. While this public health alert focuses on chicken and pork tamale products, FSIS believes it is likely that additional meat and poultry products will be affected by the FDA-regulated corn starch. The affected products are:
- La Guadalupana Foods, Inc. Chicken Tamale Wrapped in Corn Husks, 15-lbs box , Lot Codes 08122, 08322, 09822, 10422, 11222, 13122, 15922, 17322, 17922, 19522, 20722, 20822, 21522 , Item # 348 Establishment # P-21094.
- La Guadalupana Foods, Inc. Hot Chicken Tamales Wrapped in Corn Husks (Pollo Verdes Cocidos), 21.875-lb box , Lot Codes 08122, 08322, 08922, 09822, 10422, 11222, 13122, 14722, 15222, 15922,16622, 17922, 19522, 20122, 20722,21522, Item # 340 Establishment # P-21094.
- La Guadalupana Foods, Inc. Hot Chicken Tamales Wrapped in Corn Husks (Pollo Verdes Cocidos), 10.9375-lb box, Lot Codes 08122, 08322, 08922, 09522, 09822,10422, 11222, 11922, 13122, 14722, 15222, 15922, 17322, 17922, 19322, 19522, 20122, 20722, 21422, 21522, 21722, Item # 347, Establishment # P-21094
- La Guadalupana Foods, Inc. Hot Pork Tamales 4 Pack, 8.750-lb box, Lot Codes 10322, 15322, 18122, Item # 324, Establishment # P-21094
- La Guadalupana Foods, Inc. Hot Chicken Tamales 4 Pack , 8.750-lb box, Lot Codes 08322, 09522, 09822, 11222, 14722, 15222, 17922, 19522, 20722, 21722 , Item # 344, Establishment # P-21094
- La Guadalupana Foods, Inc.Hot Pork Tamales Wrapped in Corn Husks, 21.875-lb box, Lot Code 10322, Item # 320, Establishment # P-21094
- La Guadalupana Foods, Inc.Hot Pork Tamales Wrapped in Corn Husks, 15-lbs box, Lot Code 19522, Item # 343, Establishment # P-21094
FSIS is concerned that some products may be in consumers’ homes. 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.
In case you experience harm from allergens or undeclared ingredients, 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/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-poultry-and-meat-products-containing-fda-regulated
