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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Mama Lina's Inc. Recalls Beef and Chicken Empanada Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection

Agency Publication Date: November 27, 2015
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Summary

Mama Lina's Inc. is recalling approximately 1,754 pounds of beef and chicken empanadas, including Chipotle Chicken and Sweet Wine Beef varieties. These frozen products were shipped to a retail location in San Diego, CA, and were produced on August 31, 2015, and September 29, 2015. The recall was initiated because the items were produced without the benefit of federal food safety inspection.

Risk

Consumption of meat and poultry products produced without federal inspection may pose a health risk as the manufacturing processes and hygiene were not verified by FSIS inspectors. No adverse reactions have been reported, but consumers are advised not to eat these items.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your freezer for empanada products bearing establishment number 'EST. 2012' inside the USDA mark of inspection.
  2. Identify affected products by looking for deli stickers or labels indicating they were manufactured by an entity leasing part of the Mama Lina's facility.
  3. Stop using these products immediately and do not consume them.
  4. Throw the products away or return them to the retail location in San Diego, CA, where they were purchased for a refund.
  5. If you are concerned about a potential reaction or health issue after consuming these products, contact a healthcare provider.
  6. For additional questions, contact the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 or visit www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

Affected Products

Product: CHIPOTLE CHICKEN EMPANADA (approx. 330-lb. cases and bags)
Item Code:
EST. 2012
Date Ranges: Produced on August 31, 2015, Produced on September 29, 2015
Product: BEEF EMPANADA (approx. 322.13-lb. cases, trays and bags)
Item Code:
EST. 2012
SKU: 818650
UPC Codes:
689132292088
Date Ranges: Produced on August 31, 2015, Produced on September 29, 2015
Product: CHICKEN EMPANADA (approx. 1095-lb. cases, trays and bags)
Item Code:
EST. 2012
Date Ranges: Produced on August 31, 2015, Produced on September 29, 2015
Product: SWEET WINE BEEF EMPANADA (approx. 7.13-lb. bag)
Item Code:
EST. 2012
Date Ranges: Produced on August 31, 2015, Produced on September 29, 2015
Product: Luvima Group Inc. BEEF EMPANADA (3 Bags)
Item Code:
EST. 2012
Lot Numbers:
15030-82/15
Product: The Finest Foods, inc BEANS EMPANADA (60 Empanadas)
Item Code:
EST. 2012
Lot Numbers:
15-109
Product: EMPANADAS SPINACH
Item Code:
EST. 2012

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 144-2015
Status: Active
Units Affected: 0 pounds
Classification: Class I

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Sources: USDA Notice · Raw API Response