Raw Pork Chorizo Recalled Due to Possible Plastic and Metal Contamination
USDA FSIS issued a public health alert for raw pork chorizo from San Antonio Packing Company due to possible hard plastic and metal contamination.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (foreign matter including metal and plastic) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert for raw pork chorizo products produced by San Antonio Packing Company. The alert was issued because the product may be contaminated with foreign materials, specifically hard plastic and metal. The affected product consists of 12-oz. vacuum-sealed packages of "LEAN apco BRAND MEATS ALL NATURAL PREMIUM CHORIZO" with a best-by date of 5/12/24. The product bears the establishment number "EST. 602" inside the USDA mark of inspection and was distributed to H-E-B grocery stores in Texas.
The issue was identified after the firm notified FSIS of a consumer complaint reporting that pieces of hard plastic and metal were found in the raw pork chorizo. FSIS states that a formal recall was not requested because the product is no longer available for purchase. However, the agency is concerned that some product may still be in consumers' refrigerators or freezers.
There have been no confirmed reports of injury or illness due to consumption of this product. Consumers who have purchased this product are urged not to consume it. The product should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Raw Pork Chorizo Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
- Brand
- San Antonio Packing Company
- Manufacturer
- San Antonio Packing Company
- Category
- Food — Raw Meat
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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