Chicharrones J&J Pork Lard Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Chicharrones J&J is recalling pork lard products because they contain undeclared milk and sodium nitrite. No illnesses have been reported.
What this means for you
Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly classifies the recall as 'High - Class I' and 'Class I'. According to the rubric, if the agency's own classification is FDA Class I or USDA Class I, the score must be 5 (Critical), regardless of the lack of reported illnesses.
Plain-English summary
Chicharrones J&J, a Santa Ana, California establishment, is recalling approximately 2,064 pounds of pork lard products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The products contain milk, a known allergen, and sodium nitrite, which are not declared on the product label.
The recalled items are 1-lb, 2-lb, and 3-lb plastic tubs of Chicharrones J&J Rendered Animal Fat. These products were produced between June 16, 2016, and October 12, 2016, and bear establishment number EST. 31638 inside the USDA mark of inspection. They were shipped to various retail locations in California.
The issue was discovered on October 12, 2016, during label verification activities by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). There have been no confirmed reports of illness or adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Chicharrones J&J Recalls Rendered Animal Fat (Pork Lard) Products Due To Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
- Brand
- Chicharrones J&J
- Manufacturer
- Chicharrones J&J
- Category
- Food — Rendered Animal Fat
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
Related recalls
Same hazard · allergen milk
See all →- HighLidl Recalls Eridanous Greek Style Shortbread Cookies for Undeclared Allergens
FDA (Food) · 2026-09-02
- HighLidl Recalls Eridanous Greek Style Shortbread Cookies Due to Undeclared Allergens
FDA (Food) · 2026-09-02
- HighSHEANDRO Vodka Tomato Sauce Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen
FDA (Food) · 2026-08-19
- HighBig Way Hot Pot Miso Paste Recalled Due to Undeclared Milk
FDA (Food) · 2026-08-12
- SevereIce Pop, D'Dioses Nuez, recalled for undeclared allergens
FDA (Food) · 2026-07-22