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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Empanadas Valrico Steak and Chicken Empanadas Recalled for Lack of Inspection

Agency Publication Date: September 23, 2022
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Summary

Empanadas Valrico Inc. is recalling approximately 6,247 pounds of frozen beef and chicken empanada products that were produced and distributed without federal inspection. The recall affects 10-piece (1.6-lb) and 25-piece (4.6-lb) clear plastic bags of Steak and Chicken empanadas sold between March and September 2022. While no adverse reactions have been reported, these products were produced in a facility that was not inspected by the USDA, which is required for meat and poultry products to ensure food safety standards are met.

Risk

Meat and poultry products produced without federal inspection have not undergone safety verification to ensure they are free of pathogens or produced under sanitary conditions, posing a potential risk of foodborne illness.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your freezer for clear plastic bags of "Empanadas Valrico STEAK EMPANADAS" or "Empanadas Valrico CHICKEN EMPANADAS" in 10-piece (1.6-lb) or 25-piece (4.6-lb) sizes.
  2. Verify if your product has a "BEST BEFORE" date prior to January 30, 2023.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer at (813) 408-0884 or empanadasvalrico@gmail.com for further instructions.
  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: Empanadas Valrico STEAK EMPANADAS (1.6-lb)
Variants: 10 pieces
UPC Codes:
850027987040
Establishment #: None (Produced without inspection)
Date Ranges: BEST BEFORE dates prior to January 30, 2023

Clear plastic bag package

Product: Empanadas Valrico CHICKEN EMPANADAS (1.6-lb)
Variants: 10 pieces
UPC Codes:
850027987064
Establishment #: None (Produced without inspection)
Date Ranges: BEST BEFORE dates prior to January 30, 2023

Clear plastic bag package

Product: Empanadas Valrico STEAK EMPANADAS (4.6-lb)
Variants: 25 pieces
UPC Codes:
850027987026
Establishment #: None (Produced without inspection)
Date Ranges: BEST BEFORE dates prior to January 30, 2023

Clear plastic bag package

Product: Empanadas Valrico CHICKEN EMPANADAS (4.6-lb)
Variants: 25 pieces
UPC Codes:
850027987002
Establishment #: None (Produced without inspection)
Date Ranges: BEST BEFORE dates prior to January 30, 2023

Clear plastic bag package

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Recall 033-2022 Labels.pdf

Recall Documents

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Recall 033-2022 Labels.pdf

Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 033-2022
Status: Active
Sold By: Retail locations in Florida
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 393 pounds
Distributed To: Florida
Classification: Class I
Company Contact: Alfonso Bejarano (813) 408-0884 empanadasvalrico@gmail.com
Agency Last Updated: September 23, 2022

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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