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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

California Firm Recalls Beef Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen

Agency Publication Date: May 23, 2014
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Summary

Chaparros Mexican Foods Inc. is recalling approximately 568,503 pounds of beef products, sold under the Alberto’s Meat Shop brand, because they contain hydrolyzed milk protein that was not listed on the label. This undeclared allergen was found in various beef items including diced beef, sliced beef, beef trim, and beef chorizo produced between November 1, 2013, and May 15, 2014. These products were sold to restaurants in Southern California and a federally inspected processing facility. Consumers should not eat these products and should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

The product contains milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the ingredient label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

What You Should Do

  1. Check the outer case label of your Alberto’s Meat Shop beef products for a production date stamped in black ink between November 1, 2013, and May 15, 2014.
  2. Identify if you have any of the following affected products: 100 lb. cases of diced beef (20 lb. bags), 100 lb. cases of sliced beef (20 lb. bags), 60 lb. cases of beef trim, or 100 lb. cases of beef chorizo (20 lb. bags).
  3. Immediately stop using and do not consume any affected beef products.
  4. Return the recalled products to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Chaparros Mexican Foods Inc. at (760) 631-6080 for further instructions.
  5. If you believe you have had an adverse reaction after eating these products, contact a healthcare provider immediately.
  6. For additional questions, contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Return for refund

How to: Return to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

Affected Products

Product: Alberto’s Meat Shop Diced Beef for Broiling (100 lb. case / 20 lb. bags)
Date Ranges: Produced November 1, 2013 - May 15, 2014
Product: Alberto’s Meat Shop Sliced Beef for Broiling (100 lb. case / 20 lb. bags)
Date Ranges: Produced November 1, 2013 - May 15, 2014
Product: Alberto’s Meat Shop Beef Trim (60 lb. case)
Date Ranges: Produced November 1, 2013 - May 15, 2014
Product: Alberto’s Meat Shop Beef Chorizo (100 lb. case / 20 lb. bags)
Date Ranges: Produced November 1, 2013 - May 15, 2014

Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 032-2014
Status: Active
Sold By: Southern California restaurants; Federally inspected processing facility
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 1,019 pounds
Distributed To: California
Classification: Class I
Agency Last Updated: May 23, 2014

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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