The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2020-2015·Announced 2015-04-29

La Guadalupana Vegan Tamales Recalled for Undeclared Egg White Powder

La Guadalupana Wholesale Co Inc is recalling Salsa Verde Vegan Tamales because they may contain undeclared egg white powder. The product was distributed in Indiana, Illinois, and Canada.

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 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly identifies the agency classification as Class I. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are assigned a severity score of 5 (Critical).

Plain-English summary

La Guadalupana Wholesale Co Inc is voluntarily recalling Salsa Verde Vegan Tamales because the product may contain undeclared egg white powder. The tamales are packed in bulk plastic bags inside corrugated boxes and are intended to be stored frozen or refrigerated until cooked for consumption.

The recall affects specific lots of 60-count and 100-count packages. The affected lot numbers are 01315A, 02815C, 06115B, and 07715. The product was distributed in the United States (Indiana and Illinois) and Canada (sub-account only).

Consumers with these products should stop using them and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
La Guadalupana Salsa Verde Vegan Tamales are packed in a bulk plastic bag inside of a corrugated box and are stored frozen or refrigerated until cooked for consumption.

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 (4)

  • Lot #s: 01315A
  • 02815C
  • 06115B
  • 07715 Product #s: 60 x 4oz (UPC: 755157004288) 100 x 4oz (UPC: 755157004301)

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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