SAS Foods Recalls Frozen Beef and Chicken Empanadas for False Inspection Mark
SAS Foods Enterprises is recalling approximately 3,768 pounds of frozen beef and chicken empanadas produced without federal inspection and bearing a false USDA mark.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The source explicitly classifies the recall as 'Class I' and 'High - Class I'. Per the rubric, USDA Class I recalls are assigned a severity score of 4 (Severe), regardless of the lack of reported illnesses.
Plain-English summary
SAS Foods Enterprises Inc. is recalling approximately 3,768 pounds of frozen, fully cooked beef and chicken empanada products. The recall involves 1-lb. zip-lock bags or clear plastic containers labeled “SAS Food EMPANADAS DE POLLO CHICKEN PATTIES” and “SAS Food EMPANADAS DE CARNE BEEF PATTIES.” These items were produced between January 1, 2020, and September 11, 2021.
The products were produced without the benefit of federal inspection and bear a label with a false USDA mark of inspection. The labels display establishment number “EST. 38548,” but the recalling company has no affiliation with that establishment. The issue was discovered after the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) received an anonymous tip and initiated an investigation. The products were shipped to retail consignees in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Consumers who have purchased these items are urged not to consume them and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. FSIS is concerned that some product may remain frozen in consumers' freezers.
The recalled product
- Product
- SAS Foods Enterprises Inc. Recalls Frozen, Fully Cooked Beef and Chicken Empanada Products Packaged without Benefit of Inspection
- Category
- Food — Frozen Meat and Poultry
Distribution
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