Tucson Tamale Wholesale Recalls Beef Tamales Lacking Federal Inspection
Tucson Tamale Wholesale Company is recalling 915 pounds of beef tamales because the meat was produced without federal inspection. No illnesses have been reported.
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 metadata explicitly classifies this as a Class I recall, which corresponds to a 'Severe' severity score (4) under the rubric, as Class I recalls involve a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.
Plain-English summary
Tucson Tamale Wholesale Company, LLC, a Tucson, Arizona establishment, is recalling approximately 915 pounds of beef tamale products. The recall involves ready-to-eat beef tamales produced between August 11, 2016, and September 13, 2016. The specific products include Red Chile Beef Tamales, Chipotle Beef Tamales, and Chipotle Beef & Cheese Tamales in bulk boxes containing 10- or 11-oz packages. These items bear establishment number EST. M45860 inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The recall was initiated because the meat in these products was produced without the benefit of federal inspection. The issue was discovered by FSIS personnel during routine inspection activities. The products were distributed to restaurants in Arizona and sold to consumers in restaurants, in foil to-go containers, or with original packaging intact.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to 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. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- Tucson Tamale Wholesale Company, LLC Recalls Beef Tamale Products Containing Meat Produced Without Benefit of Federal Inspection
- Brand
- Tucson Tamale Wholesale Company LLC
- Manufacturer
- Tucson Tamale Wholesale Company LLC
- Category
- Food — Ready-to-Eat Meat
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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