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Medium RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Mex-Tamales Foods Beef and Pork Tamales Recalled for Undeclared Sesame

Agency Publication Date: October 20, 2021
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Summary

Demaiz Inc., doing business as Mex-tamale Foods, is recalling approximately 20,759 pounds of pork and beef tamale products. The recall was initiated because the products contain sesame seeds, which are not declared on the final label. These items were produced between September 20, 2021, and October 14, 2021, and were shipped to retail locations in Northern California, where they are often served from deli counters.

Risk

Consumers with an allergy or severe sensitivity to sesame seeds run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. To date, there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your refrigerator or freezer for 'MEX-TAMALES FOODS' brand tamales, specifically 6-oz Pork Tamales, 6-oz Beef Tamales, and 8-oz Pork Tamales.
  2. Look for the establishment number 'EST. 45434' inside the USDA mark of inspection on the individual wrappers or bulk packaging.
  3. Verify if your product has a UPC code of 62435000129 or 62435000126 as shown on the product labels.
  4. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  5. If you have questions regarding the recall, contact Alejandro Arreola, President of Demaiz Inc., at (408) 580-7745.
  6. Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional food safety questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

πŸ’°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
πŸ—‘οΈOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: MEX-TAMALES FOODS 6oz PORK TAMALES Wrapped In Inedible Corn Husk (Fully Cooked)
Variants: 6-oz, Fully Cooked, Not Shelf Stable
UPC Codes:
062435000129
Establishment #: EST. 45434
Date Ranges: Produced between Sept. 20, 2021 to Oct. 14, 2021

Bulk packages containing individually wrapped pieces.

Product: MEX-TAMALES FOODS 6oz Beef TAMALES Wrapped In Inedible Corn Husk (Heat Treated, Not Fully Cooked)
Variants: 6-oz, Heat Treated, Not Fully Cooked, Not Shelf Stable
UPC Codes:
062435000129
Establishment #: EST. 45434
Date Ranges: Produced between Sept. 20, 2021 to Oct. 14, 2021

Bulk packages containing individually wrapped pieces.

Product: MEX-TAMALES FOODS 8oz PORK TAMALES Wrapped In Inedible Corn Husk (Heat Treated, Not Fully Cooked)
Variants: 8-oz, Heat Treated, Not Fully Cooked, Not Shelf Stable
UPC Codes:
062435000126
Establishment #: EST. 45434
Date Ranges: Produced between Sept. 20, 2021 to Oct. 14, 2021

Bulk packages containing individually wrapped pieces.

Product: MEX-TAMALES FOODS 6oz PORK TAMALES Wrapped In Inedible Corn Husk (Heat Treated, Not Fully Cooked)
Variants: 6-oz, Heat Treated, Not Fully Cooked, Not Shelf Stable
UPC Codes:
062435000129
Establishment #: EST. 45434
Date Ranges: Produced between Sept. 20, 2021 to Oct. 14, 2021

Bulk packages containing individually wrapped pieces.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 040-2021
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Demaiz Inc. dba: Mextamale Foods
Sold By: Retail locations in Northern California; Retailer deli counters
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 5,921 pounds
Distributed To: California
Classification: Class II
Company Contact: Demaiz Inc. Alejandro Arreola (408) 580-7745
Agency Last Updated: October 20, 2021

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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 Β· Raw API Response