The Recall Desk
SevereUSDA FSIS·089-2014·Announced 2014-12-27

Nuevo Garcia Foods Recalls Hill Country Fare Chorizo for Undeclared Peanuts

Nuevo Garcia Foods is recalling Hill Country Fare Chorizo pork products because they may contain undeclared peanuts, a known allergen.

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 'High - Class I' and 'Class I'. Per the rubric, USDA Class I recalls are assigned a severity score of 4 (Severe), regardless of the lack of reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Nuevo Garcia Foods, LLC, a San Antonio, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 190,450 pounds of Hill Country Fare Chorizo pork products. The recall was issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) due to misbranding and the presence of undeclared allergens. The affected products may contain peanuts, which are not declared on the product label.

The recalled products include 12-oz. vacuum-packed, raw pork sausage link pieces and 8-oz. vacuum-packed, raw pork sausage chubs of Hill Country Fare Chorizo. These items were produced between October 5, 2014, and December 24, 2014, and bear the establishment number EST. 13205A inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products were shipped to retail locations in Texas. The issue was identified following an FDA recall for undeclared peanut protein in cumin products from a supplier.

FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact the company or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Texas Firm Recalls Pork Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Brand
Nuevo Garcia Foods, LLC

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: