Embutidos Fanguito product recalled over undeclared allergens

Recall date

June 20, 2017

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Official notice title

Embutidos Fanguito, Inc. Recalls Pork Products Due To Mislabeling, Misbranding, and Undeclared Allergens

Recall number

074-2017-EXP

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Embutidos Fanguito Inc.

Sold / distributed

Florida

Why it was recalled

Misbranding; Mislabeling; Unreported Allergens

Class I is the FDA’s most serious recall level: there is a reasonable probability that using this product will cause serious harm or death.

What was recalled

EDITORS NOTE: This release is being reissued as an expansion of the June 16, 2017 recall to include additional products. Details of this release were also updated to reflect a change in poundage. WASHINGTON, June 20, 2017 Embutidos Fanguito, Inc., a Miami, Fla. establishment, is recalling approximately 984 pounds of pork products due to mislabeling, misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product label incorrectly identified it as cooked product. In addition, the products may contain soy, a known allergen, and Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) which are not declared on the finished product label. The scope of this recall expansion now includes 530 pounds of fresh, sliced pork chorizo products produced and packed on various dates from Oct. 16, 2016 through June 16, 2017.[ 2-oz. sealed packages containing Embutidos El Fanguito Chorizo with a sell by date of Sept. 17, 2017. On June 16, Embutidos Fanguito, Inc. recalled approximately 454 pounds of pork products produced and packaged on various dates from April 18, 2017 to June 13, 2017. The products have a 90-day shelf life. 8-oz. sealed packages containing six slices of Jamon Vicky Lasqueado Smoked Flavor Added Sliced Cooked Ham & Water Product. The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 45659 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Florida. The problem was discovered on June 19, 2017 during follow-up label review and inspection activities by FSIS personnel. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. 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. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify thei…