Ruiz Recalls Frozen Breakfast Burritos Due to Plastic Contamination
Ruiz Food Products is recalling 12-count frozen breakfast burritos that may contain white, semi-rigid plastic pieces. No adverse reactions have been reported.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as Class II by FSIS, and the source explicitly states there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall involving low-risk contamination.
Plain-English summary
Ruiz Food Products, Inc., a Denison, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 50,706 pounds of frozen breakfast burritos due to possible contamination with extraneous material. The affected products are 3.38-lb. plastic-wrapped packages containing 12 individually wrapped 4.5-ounce El Monterey Signature Burritos (Egg, Sausage, Cheese & Potato). These items were produced on March 3, 2018, and bear lot codes 18062 and 18063 with best-if-used dates of March 3, 2019, or March 4, 2019. The packaging displays establishment number EST. 17523A.
The recall was initiated after the company received consumer complaints regarding the presence of white, semi-rigid plastic pieces in the product. The items were shipped to retail locations nationwide. FSIS has not confirmed any reports of adverse reactions resulting from the consumption of these products.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. The recalled items should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact the company's consumer line at 800-772-6474.
The recalled product
- Product
- Ruiz Food Products, Inc. Recalls 12-Count Frozen Breakfast Burritos due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
- Brand
- Ruiz Food Products, Inc.
- Manufacturer
- Ruiz Food Products, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Frozen Prepared Foods
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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