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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Nov 12, 2020 (6 years ago)

Tucson Tamale Blue Corn 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 & Cheese Tamales (2 Pack), 11 OZ (312g), plastic bag, UPC 8 53437 00233, Keep Frozen, 6 packs/box (case)

Quantity: 129 - 2 packs

Food: Cheese

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: F20302 Exp 10/29/2022

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-0148-2021 · event 86752
Official record
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Also recalled with it (1 more product)

FDA files each product of one recall action separately; these share the same FDA event.

Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Foreign material

Tucson Tamale Blue Corn & Veggie Tamales

Reason Plastic pieces (1-2 cm) were discovered inside cans of tomatoes which were used to make two types of tamales.

Tucson Tamale Wholesale Company, LLC Nationwide F-0147-2021

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