The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0147-2021·Announced 2020-12-09

Tucson Tamale Blue Corn and Veggie Tamales Recalled for Plastic Contamination

Tucson Tamale Wholesale Company is recalling Blue Corn & Veggie Tamales because plastic pieces were found in the tomato cans used to make them.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the presence of foreign material (plastic) in food poses a risk of harm (choking or injury) even though no specific injuries are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Tucson Tamale Wholesale Company, LLC is recalling Tucson Tamale Blue Corn & Veggie Tamales (2 Pack), 11 OZ (312g). The recall involves 243 units of the product, which are sold in plastic bags with UPC 8 53437 00234. The specific lot code is F20309 with an expiration date of 11/05/22. The product was distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated because plastic pieces, measuring 1 to 2 cm, were discovered inside cans of tomatoes. These tomato cans were used as an ingredient in the production of the affected tamales.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on how to return the product or obtain a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Tucson Tamale Blue Corn & Veggie Tamales (2 Pack), 11 OZ (312g), plastic bag, UPC 8 53437 00234, Keep Frozen, 6 packs/box (case)

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot code: F20309 Exp 11/05/22

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Tucson Tamale Wholesale Company, LLC under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 2 products in this recall →