Mex-tamale Foods Recalls Beef and Pork Tamales for Undeclared Sesame
Demaiz Inc. is recalling beef and pork tamales sold in Northern California because they contain sesame seeds, an allergen not listed on the label.
The agency’s classification
USDA FSIS: 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 3/5 (High).
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 (sesame) on a common allergen, which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric, as no illnesses have been reported.
Plain-English summary
Demaiz Inc., doing business as Mex-tamale Foods, is recalling approximately 20,759 pounds of beef and pork tamale products. The recall was initiated due to misbranding and the presence of an undeclared allergen. The affected products include various sizes of pork and beef tamales wrapped in inedible corn husks, which were produced between September 20, 2021, and October 14, 2021.
The issue was identified when the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) observed sesame seeds being added to the tamale sauce, despite sesame not being declared on the final product labels. These items were shipped to retail locations in Northern California and are typically served to consumers from deli counters. The products bear establishment number EST. 45434 inside the USDA mark of inspection.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions or illnesses associated with the 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. Those concerned about potential injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- Demaiz Inc. Recalls Beef And Pork Tamale Products Due To Misbranding And Undeclared Allergen
- Brand
- Demaiz Inc. dba: Mextamale Foods
- Manufacturer
- Demaiz Inc. dba: Mextamale Foods
- Category
- Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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