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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Chicharrones J&J Pork Lard Products Recalled for Undeclared Milk

Agency Publication Date: October 12, 2016
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Summary

Chicharrones J&J is recalling approximately 2,064 pounds of rendered animal fat (pork lard) because it contains milk and sodium nitrite that are not listed on the label. The products were sold in 1-lb, 2-lb, and 3-lb plastic tubs and were produced between June 16, 2016, and October 12, 2016. While no illnesses have been reported, consumers who have purchased these products should not eat them and should instead return them to the store or throw them away.

Risk

The product contains milk, a known allergen, and sodium nitrite which were not declared on the label. This poses a serious or life-threatening risk of a severe allergic reaction for people with a milk allergy or sensitivity.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your refrigerator for 1-lb, 2-lb, or 3-lb plastic tubs of Chicharrones J&J Rendered Animal Fat produced between June 16, 2016, and October 12, 2016.
  2. Look for the establishment number 'EST. 31638' inside the USDA mark of inspection on the product label to confirm if it is part of the recall.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Chicharrones J&J at (714) 543-1310 for further instructions.
  4. Call the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 if you have additional food safety questions.

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: Chicharrones J&J Rendered Animal Fat (Pork Lard)
Variants: 1-lb plastic tub, 2-lb plastic tub, 3-lb plastic tub
Establishment #: EST. 31638
Date Ranges: Produced from June 16, 2016 through Oct. 12, 2016

Problem discovered during label verification activities by FSIS.

Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 094-2016
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Chicharrones J&J
Sold By: Retail locations in California
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 1,641 pounds
Distributed To: California
Classification: Class I
Agency Last Updated: October 12, 2016

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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 ยท Raw API Response