The Recall Desk
CriticalUSDA FSIS·027-2015·Announced 2015-01-30

El Toro Cooked Pork Products Recalled for Undeclared Peanut Allergen

El Toro Meat Packing Inc. is recalling cooked pork products because they contain undeclared peanuts, a known allergen.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly classifies the recall as 'High - Class I' and 'Class I'. Per the rubric, an FDA Class I or USDA Class I classification mandates a severity score of 5 (Critical).

Plain-English summary

El Toro Meat Packing Inc., a Miami, Florida establishment, is recalling approximately 70,077 pounds of cooked pork products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The affected products are EL TORO COOKED PORK AND WATER PRODUCT and VIDA LATINA COOKED PORK AND WATER PRODUCT. These items contain peanuts, which are not declared on the product labels.

The recall was initiated after the establishment was notified by its spice supplier that the cumin in a spice mix used to formulate the pork products may have been contaminated with peanut allergens. The products were produced between December 22, 2014, and January 27, 2015, and bear the establishment number EST. 17882. Use By dates range from February 27, 2015, to March 29, 2015.

The products were shipped to a distributor in Florida and contain lot numbers 356, 363, 002, 008, 015, 022, or 027. FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Consumers with questions can contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline or visit AskKaren.gov.

The recalled product

Product
Florida Firm Recalls Cooked Pork Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
Brand
El Toro Meat Packing Inc

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: