The Recall Desk
HighUSDA FSIS·032-2023·Announced 2023-07-21

Nuevo Garcia Foods Recalls Pulled Pork for Undeclared Soy Allergen

Nuevo Garcia Foods is recalling 4,784 pounds of fully cooked pulled pork because the label fails to list soy lecithin, a known allergen.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (soy) with no reported illnesses, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Nuevo Garcia Foods, LLC, a San Antonio, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 4,784 pounds of fully cooked pulled pork product due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The product may contain soy lecithin, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.

The affected product consists of 2-lb. packages of “H-E-B SMOKEHOUSE FULLY COOKED SMOKED SEASONED PULLED PORK WITH BBQ SAUCE” with lot code “3135” and Best By Dates of 8/18/2023, 8/25/2023, and 9/1/2023. These items bear establishment number “13205-A” inside the USDA mark of inspection and were shipped to an H-E-B warehouse for distribution to retail locations in Texas. FSIS inspection personnel discovered the issue during a routine label verification review, determining that soy lecithin was used prior to the cooking process but not listed on the label.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions can contact Nuevo Garcia Foods, LLC, or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline.

The recalled product

Product
Nuevo Garcia Foods, LLC Recalls Fully Cooked Pulled Pork Product Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: