The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0148-2021·Announced 2020-12-09

Tucson Tamale Blue Corn Veggie & Cheese Tamales Recalled for Plastic Contamination

Tucson Tamale Wholesale Company is recalling specific lots of Blue Corn, Veggie & Cheese 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 involves a risk-of-harm product (foreign object contamination) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Tucson Tamale Wholesale Company, LLC is recalling 129 units of Tucson Tamale Blue Corn, Veggie & Cheese Tamales (2 Pack), 11 OZ (312g). The affected product is identified by the lot code F20302 and expiration date 10/29/2022. The product was distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated because plastic pieces, measuring 1-2 cm, were discovered inside cans of tomatoes that were used to make the tamales. This contamination poses a risk of injury to consumers who may ingest the foreign material.

Consumers who have purchased this specific product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions or a refund. The product is sold in plastic bags with UPC 8 53437 00233 and is packaged in cases of 6 packs.

The recalled product

Product
Tucson Tamale Blue Corn, Veggie & Cheese Tamales (2 Pack), 11 OZ (312g), plastic bag, UPC 8 53437 00233, 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: F20302 Exp 10/29/2022

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 →