The Recall Desk
ModerateUSDA FSIS·107-2019·Announced 2019-11-04

Padrino Foods Recalls Beef Tamales Due to Pork Mislabeling

Padrino Foods is recalling beef tamales labeled as beef and sirloin that contain pork. The recall affects products sold in Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as Class II and involves mislabeling of a common allergen (pork) without reported illnesses, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.

Plain-English summary

Padrino Foods, LLC, an Irving, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 1,931 pounds of beef tamales because the products may be misbranded. The items are labeled as beef and sirloin tamales but contain pork product inside the package. The fully cooked, not shelf-stable products were produced on May 8, 2019.

The specific product subject to recall is 60-oz. packages of Padrino Foods Beef & Sirloin Tamales Homestyle in corn husks with lot code 2128903 and a sell-by date of 12-27-19. These items bear establishment number EST. 13136 inside the USDA mark of inspection and were sold at retail locations in Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas.

The misbranding error was discovered by a customer who notified the firm. 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 and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Padrino Foods, LLC Recalls Beef Tamales Products due to Mislabeling
Brand
Padrino Foods LLC
Manufacturer
Padrino Foods LLC

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states: