Go Backs
HomeCategoriesStatesCheck Your Home
Go Backs

Track product recalls and safety alerts from CPSC, FDA, NHTSA, and USDA. Stay informed and keep your family safe.

Browse

  • Categories
  • States
  • Check Your Home
  • Risk Levels

Agencies

  • CPSC
  • FDA Food
  • FDA Drug
  • FDA Device
  • FDA Veterinary
  • NHTSA
  • USDA

Company

  • About
  • FAQ
  • Contact
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
Buy Me a Coffee

Recall data is sourced from official U.S. government agencies (CPSC, FDA, NHTSA, USDA) and processed using AI to improve readability. This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. Always refer to the original agency notice for authoritative information.

© 2026 Go Backs. All rights reserved.

Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Pork Chicharron and Carnitas Recalled for Lack of Import Reinspection

Agency Publication Date: September 7, 2023
Share:
Sign in to monitor this recall

Summary

Empacadora Frape, USA LLC is recalling approximately 20,455 pounds of frozen, not-ready-to-eat pork chicharron and pork carnitas products. These items were imported from Mexico but were not presented for the required safety reinspection upon entering the United States. Consumers should return these products to the place of purchase for a full refund or throw them away.

Risk

Because these products bypassed the mandatory import reinspection process, their safety and compliance with U.S. standards cannot be verified, which may pose a risk of foodborne illness. No adverse reactions have been confirmed to date.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your freezer for 'Chicharrón con carne/Pork Skin with Meat' (19- to 24-lb. boxes) with shipping mark 176 and lot numbers 2193CON0281, 2203CON0283, 2213CON0285, 2223CON0287, or 2233CON0289.
  2. Check your freezer for 'Carnitas de Cerdo/Seasoned Pieces of Pork Meat' (24- to 30-lb. boxes) with shipping mark 177 and lot numbers 2123CON0272, 2133CON0273, 2193CON0282, 2203CON0284, 2213CON0286, 2223CON0288, or 2233CON0290.
  3. Verify the Mexican inspection mark on the label contains 'TIF No. 681'.
  4. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer at pbarboglio@comalfoods.com for further instructions.
  5. If you have health concerns after consuming these products, contact a healthcare provider.
  6. Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional questions regarding this recall.

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: Chicharrón con carne/Pork Skin with Meat (19- to 24-lb. box)
Item Code:
TECC018
UPC Codes:
7501465322308
Lot Numbers:
2193CON0281 (Best By Aug/07/2024)
2203CON0283 (Best By Aug/08/2024)
2213CON0285 (Best By Aug/09/2024)
2223CON0287 (Best By Aug/10/2024)
2233CON0289 (Best By Aug/11/2024)
Establishment #: TIF No. 681

Shipping mark 176.

Product: Carnitas de Cerdo/Seasoned Pieces of Pork Meat (24- to 30-lb. box)
Item Code:
TECC001
UPC Codes:
7501465317540
Lot Numbers:
2123CON0272 (Best By Jul/31/2024)
2133CON0273 (Best By Aug/01/2024)
2193CON0282 (Best By Aug/07/2024)
2203CON0284 (Best By Aug/08/2024)
2213CON0286 (Best By Aug/09/2024)
2223CON0288 (Best By Aug/10/2024)
2233CON0290 (Best By Aug/11/2024)
Establishment #: TIF No. 681

Shipping mark 177.

Product Images

Loading label…

Recall-042-2023-Label.pdf

Recall Documents

View product labels, distribution lists, and other details in the attached documents.

Recall-042-2023-Label.pdf

Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 042-2023
Status: Active
Sold By: Retail deli counters
Manufactured In: Mexico
Units Affected: Approximately 3,897 pounds
Distributed To: California
Classification: Class I
Agency Last Updated: September 7, 2023

Were You Affected by This Recall?

If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.

Find an Attorney

This is general information, not legal advice. Go Backs is not a law firm and does not provide legal services.

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