Ruiz Food Products Recalls El Monterey Bean and Cheese Burritos
Ruiz Food Products is recalling El Monterey XXL Bean and Cheese Burritos due to two complaints of foreign objects in the frozen product.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
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 2/5 (Moderate).
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves foreign objects with no reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.
Plain-English summary
Ruiz Food Products Inc is recalling 301 cases of El Monterey XXL Bean and Cheese Burritos, 9.5 oz. frozen burritos. The recall was initiated after the firm received two complaints regarding foreign objects in the product.
The affected product is identified by Case UPC 1 00 71007 06217 6 and Sell unit UPC 0 71007 06217 9. The specific lot number is 19133. The product was distributed in Connecticut, Minnesota, Oregon, and South Carolina.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their freezers for the specific UPC and lot number listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- El Monterey XXL Bean and Cheese Burrito; 9.5 oz. frozen burrito in film Microwaveable Case UPC: UPC 1 00 71007 06217 6; Sell unit UPC: 0 71007 06217 9
- Manufacturer
- Ruiz Food Products Inc
- Category
- Food — Frozen Prepared Foods
- Hazard
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 (2)
- res#06217
- Lot#19133:
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