The Recall Desk
SevereUSDA FSIS·052-2023·Announced 2023-10-20

Del Valle Recalls Raw Pork Chorizo Produced Without Federal Inspection

Del Valle Import and Export LLC is recalling raw pork chorizo produced without federal inspection and bearing a false mark of inspection.

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 text explicitly classifies the recall as 'Class I' and 'High - Class I'. According to the rubric, USDA Class I recalls are assigned a severity score of 4 (Severe).

Plain-English summary

Del Valle Import and Export LLC, a Kenner, Louisiana establishment, is recalling approximately 21,105 pounds of raw pork chorizo products. The affected items are 14-oz. plastic tub containers labeled “Chorizo Olanchano Mezcla de chorizo Centroamericano Centroamerican Brand Chorizo Mix.” These products were produced from October 1, 2021, through October 18, 2023.

The recall was initiated because the products were produced without the benefit of federal inspection and bear a false mark of inspection with establishment number "EST. 1150," which does not exist. Some products were sold in retail displays without a label. The items were shipped to retail locations in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. FSIS discovered the issue during surveillance activities.

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. The products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Del Valle Import and Export LLC Recalls Pork Chorizo Products Produced without Benefit of Inspection

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.