Q'Delicia Recalls Ready-to-Eat Empanada Products Produced Without Inspection

Plain-English summary

Q'Delicia, a Jacksonville, Florida establishment, is recalling approximately 639 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry empanada products. The affected items were produced between February and October 2023 and include 1.25-lb. and 6.25-lb. plastic bags of "Q’Delicia DE EMPANADA BEEF," "Q’Delicia DE EMPANADA MEAT GLUTEN FREE," "Q’Delicia DE EMPANADA CHICKEN," and "Q’Delicia DE EMPANADA CHICKEN GLUTEN FREE."

The recall was initiated because the products were produced without the benefit of federal inspection and do not bear the USDA mark of inspection, lot codes, or ingredient lists. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is concerned that the products may not be safe for human consumption due to the lack of inspection. The items were shipped to restaurants and retail locations in Florida.

There have been no confirmed reports of illness or adverse reactions associated with 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. Retailers are urged not to sell the products.

The recalled product

Product

Q'Delicia Recalls Ready-To-Eat Empanada Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection

Category

Food — Ready-to-Eat Meat and Poultry

Hazard

• uninspected-product
• food-safety

Distribution

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