Embutidos Fanguito product recalled over undeclared allergens

Recall date

June 16, 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

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Embutidos Fanguito Inc.

Sold / distributed

Florida

Why it was recalled

Misbranding; Unreported Allergens; Mislabeling

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

WASHINGTON, June 16, 2017 Embutidos Fanguito, Inc., a Miami, Fla. establishment, is recalling approximately 454 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 fresh, sliced ham items were produced and packaged on various dates from April 18, 2017 to June 13, 2017. The products have a 90-day shelf life. The following product is subject to recall: [ View Label (PDF Only)] 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 13, 2017 during routine label review 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 their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls . Media and consumers with questions about the recall can contact Demetrio Lugo, Embutidos Fanguito, Inc., owner, at (305) 300-2902. Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at…