Ganaderos Borges Pork Patties Recalled for Possible Metal Contamination

Agency Publication Date: November 6, 2018

Summary

Ganaderos Borges, Inc. is recalling approximately 14,760 pounds of raw pork patty products because they may contain pieces of metal. The recall was initiated after a school reported finding the material in the product; however, no injuries or illnesses have been reported to date. These 10-lb. boxes were produced on October 26, 2018, and shipped to institutional locations in Puerto Rico.

Risk

The product may contain extraneous metal fragments, which can cause injury or choking if consumed.

What You Should Do

Identify the affected product by looking for 10-lb. cardboard boxes containing 54-3 oz. pieces of 'PORK PATTIES FOR INSTITUTIONAL USE ONLY' with the Ganaderos Borges, Inc. logo.
Check the box for a production date of 26 OCT 2018 and an expiration date of 16/11/18.
Verify the establishment number 'EST. M32170' inside the USDA mark of inspection on the label.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions.
Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional 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: PORK PATTIES FOR INSTITUTIONAL USE ONLY (10.00 lbs)

Variants: 54/3 OZ PATTIES

Lot Numbers:

Production Date 26 OCT 2018 (Exp 16/11/18)

Establishment #: EST. M32170

Stamped with production date 26 OCT 2018 and expiration date 16/11/18.

Product Images

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Recall Documents

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

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Additional Information

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

Recall ID: 109-2018

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Ganaderos Borges

Sold By: Institutional locations; Schools

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 261 pounds

Distributed To: Puerto Rico

Classification: Class I

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify the affected product by looking for 10-lb. cardboard boxes containing 54-3 oz. pieces of 'PORK PATTIES FOR INSTITUTIONAL USE ONLY' with the Ganaderos Borges, Inc. logo.

Check the box for a production date of 26 OCT 2018 and an expiration date of 16/11/18.

Verify the establishment number 'EST. M32170' inside the USDA mark of inspection on the label.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions.

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