La Guadalupana product recalled over undeclared allergen

Recall date

April 8, 2015

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Official notice title

La Guadalupana Wholesale Co., Inc. Recalls Pork and Chicken Products Due To Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen

Recall number

057-2015

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

La Guadalupana

Sold / distributed

Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin

Why it was recalled

Misbranding; 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

WASHINGTON, April 8, 2015 La Guadalupana Wholesale Co., Inc., a Chicago, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 34,923 pounds of pork and chicken tamale products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain egg whites, a known allergen, which are not declared on the product label. The pork and chicken tamale items were produced on various dates between January 16, 2015 and March 30, 2015. The following products are subject to recall: [ View Labels (PDF Only)] 25 lb. cases containing 100 4 oz. pieces of La Guadalupana Hot Pork Tamales. 15 lb. cases containing 80 3 oz. pieces of La Guadalupana Hot Pork Tamales. 25 lb. cases containing 100 4 oz. pieces of La Guadalupana Hot Chicken Tamales. 15 lb. cases containing 80 3 oz. pieces of La Guadalupana Hot Chicken Tamales. 15 lb. cases containing 60 4 oz. pieces of La Guadalupana Hot Chicken Tamales. 12.5 lb. cases containing 50 4 oz. pieces of La Guadalupana Hot Chicken Tamales. The products subject to recall bear the establishment number EST. 21094 or P-21094 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items produced were shipped to retail locations in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. The problem was discovered by FSIS in-plant personnel during routine verification activities. FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. 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. Consumers and media with questions about the recall can contact Alejandro Castro, General Manager of La Guadalupana Wholesale Co., Inc, at (866) 954-3654 or info@senortamale.com . Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," th…