Flagship Food Group Recalls Frozen Burritos Due to Plastic Contamination
Flagship Food Group is recalling approximately 8,622 pounds of frozen breakfast burritos sold at Trader Joe's in Illinois and Pennsylvania due to possible hard clear plastic contamination.
The agency’s classification
USDA FSIS: 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: The recall is classified as Class I by the agency, which corresponds to a Severe rating under the rubric. Additionally, one consumer reported a minor oral injury, indicating a realized risk of harm.
Plain-English summary
Flagship Food Group, an establishment in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is recalling approximately 8,622 pounds of frozen breakfast burritos. The product, labeled as Trader Joe's Breakfast Burritos (Eggs, Potatoes, Cheese, Turkey Bacon), may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically hard clear plastic. The recalled items were produced on September 22, 2016, and bear establishment number EST. P-45574. Specific product details include a 12-oz. 12x5 paper card with plastic overwrap, lot code 266, SKU 96132, package code A26616PFFG3, and case code 100-101280.
The recall was initiated after the company notified the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on March 15, 2017, regarding three consumer complaints received between March 2 and March 9, 2017. Of these complaints, one reported a minor oral injury associated with consuming the product. FSIS has not received any additional reports of injury or illness. The product was shipped to retail distribution centers in Illinois and Pennsylvania.
Consumers who have purchased this product are urged not to consume it. The product should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions can contact Jessica Haas at (800) 292-9900. FSIS is conducting recall effectiveness checks to ensure the product is no longer available to consumers.
The recalled product
- Product
- Flagship Food Group Recalls Frozen Burrito Product Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
- Brand
- Flagship Food Group
- Manufacturer
- Flagship Food Group
- Category
- Food — Frozen Prepared Foods
Distribution
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