Ruiz Food Products, Inc. Recalls Beef and Cheese Tortilla Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Recall date

December 21, 2016

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Recall number

119-2016

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Ruiz Food Products, Inc.

Sold / distributed

Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Wisconsin

Why it was recalled

Product Contamination

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2016 Ruiz Food Products, Inc., a Denison, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 23,544 pounds of beef and cheese tortilla products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically brittle clear plastic, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The beef and cheese tortilla products were produced on Nov. 18, 2016. The following products are subject to recall: [ View Label (PDF only)] 4.5-lb. cases containing 24 pieces of RANCHERO COOKED BEEF & CHEESE WRAPPED IN A BATTERED FLOUR TORTILLA, with a production date of 16 323 and a product code of 86-390. The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 17523A inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to institutions in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Wisconsin. The problem was discovered after the firm received consumer complaints. There have been no confirmed reports of injury or 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. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact the Ruiz Foods Consumer Specialist, at (800) 772-6474. Media with questions about the recall can contact Pat Summers, Head of Public Relations, at (559) 285-1100. Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov . The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888…