The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1522-2023·Announced 2023-09-20

Texas Tamale Company Black Bean Tamales Recalled for Undeclared Milk

Texas Tamale Company is recalling Black Bean Tamales due to undeclared milk. The product poses a risk to consumers with milk allergies.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall, which mandates a minimum score of 4. The undeclared milk represents a significant allergen hazard to consumers with milk allergies, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Texas Tamale Company is recalling Texas Tamale Black Bean Tamales (18 oz, 510 g) with Batch Number 06192025 and Lot Number 17023. A total of 204 cases (1,632 units) were distributed in Texas.

The product contains undeclared milk, which is not disclosed on the label. This poses a significant health risk to consumers with milk allergies or lactose intolerance.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it if they have a milk allergy or lactose intolerance. Those who have already consumed the product and experienced allergic reactions should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Texas Tamale Black Bean Tamales 18 oz, (1 lb. 2 oz), 510 g

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)

  • Batch Number: 06192025 Lot Number: 17023

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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