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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

Chef Pineiro's Sofrito and Ajo Products Recalled for Metal Fragments

Agency Publication Date: December 10, 2019
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Summary

AC Culinary Group LLC. has recalled approximately 62,568 units of Chef Pineiro's brand Sofrito and Ajo products because they may contain thin metal filaments. The recall was initiated after a customer found a metal piece in a bottle of Sofrito Cilantro, which was later traced back to contaminated dehydrated minced onions used in several different products. These items were sold in various sizes ranging from 8 oz to 32 oz and were distributed exclusively in Puerto Rico.

Risk

The presence of metal filaments in the food poses a choking hazard or risk of internal injury if swallowed. One customer complaint regarding the presence of metal has been reported.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry for Chef Pineiro's Sofrito con Cilantro (12 oz, 32 oz), Sofrito con Albahaca (12 oz, 32 oz), Ajo con Cilantro (8 oz, 32 oz), or Ajo con Albahaca (8 oz, 32 oz).
  2. Identify affected products by looking for lot numbers 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 21, or 22 with expiration dates of 4/2020 or 10/2020. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Chef Pineiro's Sofrito con Cilantro, with Coriander (12 oz and 32 oz)
Variants: 12 oz (340g), 32 oz (907g)
Lot Numbers:
7 (Exp 4/2020)
8 (Exp 4/2020)
9 (Exp 4/2020)
10 (Exp 4/2020)
14 (Exp 4/2020)
15 (Exp 4/2020)
16 (Exp 4/2020)
21 (Exp 4/2020)
22 (Exp 4/2020)

Recall #: F-0232-2020. Quantity: 23,040 units (12 oz) and 9,720 units (32 oz).

Product: Chef Pineiro's Sofrito con Albahaca, with Basil (12 oz and 32 oz)
Variants: 12 oz (340g), 32 oz (907g)
Lot Numbers:
7 (Exp 4/2020)
8 (Exp 4/2020)
9 (Exp 4/2020)
10 (Exp 4/2020)
14 (Exp 4/2020)
15 (Exp 4/2020)
16 (Exp 4/2020)
21 (Exp 4/2020)
22 (Exp 4/2020)

Recall #: F-0233-2020. Quantity: 13,440 units (12 oz) and 6,804 units (32 oz).

Product: Chef Pineiro's Ajo con Cilantro, with Coriander (8 oz and 32 oz)
Variants: 8 oz (233g), 32 oz (907g)
Lot Numbers:
8 (Exp 10/2020)
9 (Exp 10/2020)
14 (Exp 10/2020)
15 (Exp 10/2020)
21 (Exp 10/2020)

Recall #: F-0234-2020. Quantity: 14,088 units (8 oz) and 1944 units (32 oz).

Product: Chef Pineiro's Ajo con Albahaca, with Basil (8 oz and 32 oz)
Variants: 8 oz (233g), 32 oz (907g)
Lot Numbers:
8 (Exp 10/2020)
9 (Exp 10/2020)
14 (Exp 10/2020)
15 (Exp 10/2020)
21 (Exp 10/2020)

Recall #: F-0235-2020. Quantity: 12,000 units (8 oz) and 1,944 units (32 oz).

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 84300
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: AC Culinary Group LLC.
Sold By: Retailers in Puerto Rico
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 4 products (23,040 units (12 oz) and 9,720 units (32 oz); 13,440 units (12 oz) and 6,804 (32 oz); 14,088 units (8 oz) and 1944 units (32 oz); 12,000 units (8 oz) and 1,944 units (32 oz))
Distributed To: Puerto Rico

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