Florida Firm Recalls Cooked Pork Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen

Agency Publication Date: January 30, 2015

Summary

Morrison Meat Packers is recalling approximately 70,077 pounds of El Toro and Vida Latina brand cooked pork and water products sold in Florida. These products, produced between December 22, 2014, and January 27, 2015, may contain undeclared peanuts due to contaminated cumin in the spice mix. Consumers should check for establishment number EST. 17882 and specific lot numbers or Use By dates to identify affected packages.

Risk

The product contains peanuts, a known allergen which is not declared on the product label. Individuals with an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

What You Should Do

Locate the product packaging and check for the establishment number 'EST. 17882' inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Verify if your product matches the affected lot numbers: 356, 363, 002, 008, 015, 022, or 027.
Check the 'Use By' dates on the label to see if they fall within the range of February 27, 2015, to March 29, 2015.
If you have a peanut allergy, do not consume these products; contact the manufacturer or place of purchase for instructions on disposal or return.
Contact Gilda Rodriguez, Recall Coordinator, at (305) 836-4461 for specific questions regarding the recall.
Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional food safety questions.

Affected Products

Product: EL TORO COOKED PORK AND WATER PRODUCT (Various weight packages containing 2 or 4 pieces)

Item Code:

EST. 17882

Lot Numbers:

356

363

002

008

015

022

027

Date Ranges: Feb. 27, 2015 to Mar. 29, 2015 (Use By)

Product: VIDA LATINA COOKED PORK AND WATER PRODUCT (Various weight packages containing 2 pieces)

Item Code:

EST. 17882

Lot Numbers:

356

363

002

008

015

022

027

Date Ranges: Feb. 27, 2015 to Mar. 29, 2015 (Use By)

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Recall ID: 027-2015

Status: Active

Manufacturer: El Toro Meat Packing Inc

Units Affected: 18,448 pounds

Distributed To: Florida

Classification: Class I

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Summary

What You Should Do

Locate the product packaging and check for the establishment number 'EST. 17882' inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Verify if your product matches the affected lot numbers: 356, 363, 002, 008, 015, 022, or 027.

Check the 'Use By' dates on the label to see if they fall within the range of February 27, 2015, to March 29, 2015.

If you have a peanut allergy, do not consume these products; contact the manufacturer or place of purchase for instructions on disposal or return.

Contact Gilda Rodriguez, Recall Coordinator, at (305) 836-4461 for specific questions regarding the recall.

Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional food safety questions.

Affected Products

Product: EL TORO COOKED PORK AND WATER PRODUCT (Various weight packages containing 2 or 4 pieces)

Item Code:

EST. 17882

Lot Numbers:

356

363

002

008

015

022

027

Date Ranges: Feb. 27, 2015 to Mar. 29, 2015 (Use By)

Product: VIDA LATINA COOKED PORK AND WATER PRODUCT (Various weight packages containing 2 pieces)

Item Code:

EST. 17882

Lot Numbers:

356

363

002

008

015

022

027

Date Ranges: Feb. 27, 2015 to Mar. 29, 2015 (Use By)