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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

TorTrix Con Chicharrón Recalled for Import Violation

Agency Publication Date: June 20, 2023
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Summary

Distribuidora El Paisano Import, LLC is recalling approximately 1,715 pounds of TorTrix Con Chicharrón pork rind snacks. These ready-to-eat products were imported from Guatemala, a country that is currently ineligible to export meat products to the United States. The problem was discovered by the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service during routine surveillance at a retail store. No adverse reactions have been reported, but consumers who have purchased these snacks should not eat them.

Risk

The product was imported from a country ineligible to export meat to the U.S. and does not bear a USDA mark of inspection, meaning it has not undergone the required safety checks for products sold in the United States.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry for 5.3 oz. (150g) foil pouch packages of "TorTrix Con Chicharrón." On the back of the package, check for the UPC barcode 7 21282 30017 5.
  2. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer at 401-330-0024 or aortega2020@hotmail.com for further instructions.
  3. If you are concerned about a reaction or health issue after eating this product, contact your healthcare provider.
  4. Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 if you have additional food safety 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: TorTrix Con Chicharrón (150g)by TorTrix
Item Code:
440000113427
UPC Codes:
721282300175
Lot Numbers:
112423

The product does not bear an establishment number nor a USDA mark of inspection.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 025-2023
Status: Active
Sold By: Retail locations
Manufactured In: Guatemala
Units Affected: 445-lbs of product
Distributed To: Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island
Classification: Class I
Company Contact: Owner, Distribuidora El Paisano Import, LLC Alvaro Ortega 401-330-0024 aortega2020@hotmail.com
Agency Last Updated: June 20, 2023

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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