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Medium RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

José Olé Beef Taquitos Recalled for Plastic and Rubber Contamination

Agency Publication Date: March 24, 2017
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Summary

Ajinomoto Windsor, Inc. is recalling approximately 35,168 pounds of José Olé frozen ready-to-eat beef taquitos because they may contain pieces of rubber and white plastic from processing equipment. The recall affects 60-ounce bags of "BEEF CARNE DE RES IN CORN TORTILLAS" produced on December 30, 2016. While no injuries have been reported, consumers should not eat these products as the foreign material poses a safety risk.

Risk

The product may contain sharp or hard fragments of rubber and plastic that originated from the manufacturer's processing equipment, which can cause injury to the mouth, throat, or digestive system if swallowed.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your freezer for 60-ounce plastic bags labeled 'JOSÉ OLÉ TAQUITOS BEEF CARNE DE RES IN CORN TORTILLAS Crispy and Crunchy.'
  2. Locate the case code and Best By date on the packaging. Affected products have case codes 3366365A, 3366365B, 3366365C, or 3366365D and a Best By date of December 30, 2017.
  3. Verify the establishment number 'Est. M-5590' inside the USDA mark of inspection on the label.
  4. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer at (909) 477-4800 for further instructions.
  5. Call the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 if you have additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

💰Option 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
🗑️Option 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: José Olé Taquitos Beef Carne De Res In Corn Tortillas Crispy and Crunchy (60-oz.)by José Olé
Variants: Beef Carne De Res, Corn Tortillas
Lot Numbers:
3366365A
3366365B
3366365C
3366365D
Establishment #: Est. M-5590
Date Ranges: Best By date: December 30, 2017

Produced on December 30, 2016; packaged in plastic bags inside a corrugated carton.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 031-2017
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Ajinomoto Windsor Inc.
Sold By: Retail locations
Units Affected: 1,900 pounds
Distributed To: California, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Wyoming
Classification: Class II
Company Contact: General Counsel Paul Taylor (909) 477-4800

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: USDA Notice · Raw API Response