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USDA Food Safety and Inspection ServiceRecalled 2017-06-20closedclass i

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

Is my product affected?

2-oz. sealed packages containing “Embutidos El Fanguito Chorizo” with a sell by date of Sept. 17, 2017.

  • Brand Embutidos Fanguito Inc.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Embutidos Fanguito, Inc. is recalling approximately 984 pounds of pork products due to mislabeling, misbranding, and undeclared allergens. The recalled products include 2-ounce packages of Embutidos El Fanguito Chorizo (produced between October 16, 2016 and June 16, 2017) and 8-ounce packages of Jamon Vicky Lasqueado Smoked Flavor Added Sliced Cooked Ham & Water Product (produced between April 18, 2017 and June 13, 2017). The product labels incorrectly identified the items as cooked, and the products may contain soy and Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), which were not declared on the labels. These products were shipped to retail locations in Florida and bear establishment number EST. 45659. The problem was discovered on June 19, 2017 during inspection activities.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions from consuming these products. According to the recall notice, consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. The source does not specify additional remedies beyond these actions.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

Misbranding, Mislabeling, Unreported Allergens

Details from the source

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 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 AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov . The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem . Product Label

Source

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