Tucson Tamale Blue Corn
Reason Plastic pieces (1-2 cm) were discovered inside cans of tomatoes which were used to make two types of tamales.
Tucson Tamale Blue Corn & Veggie Tamales recall
Recalled by Tucson Tamale Wholesale Company, LLC · Tucson, AZ, United States
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Plastic pieces (1-2 cm) were discovered inside cans of tomatoes which were used to make two types of tamales.
Hard or sharp fragments can cut the mouth or throat, break teeth or cause choking. They usually come from equipment wear or packaging on the production line. All foreign material recalls.
What was recalled
Tucson Tamale Blue Corn & Veggie Tamales (2 Pack), 11 OZ (312g), plastic bag, UPC 8 53437 00234, Keep Frozen, 6 packs/box (case)
Quantity: 243 - 2 packs
Lot codes, dates and UPCs
A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.
Lot code: F20309 Exp 11/05/22
Where it was sold
Nationwide.
FDA's distribution note: Nationwide.
Check the codes, then return or discard. Class II means eating it may cause temporary or reversible health problems. If your package matches the recalled codes, do not eat it - return it to the store or throw it away. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.
- Recalling firm
- Tucson Tamale Wholesale Company, LLC
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall initiated
- Nov 12, 2020
- In FDA report of
- Dec 9, 2020
- Terminated
- Mar 3, 2021
- FDA recall number
- F-0147-2021 · event 86752
- Official record
- FDA enforcement report search
Also recalled with it (1 more product)
FDA files each product of one recall action separately; these share the same FDA event.