Margarita Manteca Pork Lard Recalled for Lack of Inspection

Agency Publication Date: June 22, 2018

Summary

The Quay Corporation is recalling approximately 258,121 pounds of Margarita Manteca Pork Lard because the products were produced and labeled without the benefit of federal inspection. The recall affects 28-oz. sealed plastic cups with sell-by dates ranging from January 29, 2017, through December 22, 2018. While there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions, consumers should not eat these products and should return them or throw them away.

Risk

Products produced without federal inspection may not meet safety standards, posing a risk of foodborne illness or consumption of unverified ingredients. No illnesses have been reported to date.

What You Should Do

Identify the affected product by checking for 28-oz. sealed plastic cups labeled as 'MARGARITA MANTECA PORK LARD'.
Check the label for establishment number 'EST. 17445' inside the USDA mark of inspection and sell-by dates between Jan. 29, 2017 and Dec. 22, 2018.
Verify the UPC code 04764600081 on the side of the plastic cup to confirm it matches the recalled product.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
If you have questions about the recall, contact Victor Cuellar, Operations Manager at Quay Corporation, at (847) 676-4233.
Call the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for 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: Margarita Manteca Pork Lard (28-oz)

UPC Codes:

04764600081

Establishment #: EST. 17445

Date Ranges: Sell by dates ranging from Jan. 29, 2017 through Dec. 22, 2018

Produced between July 29, 2016 and June 22, 2018.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

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

Recall ID: 053-2018

Status: Active

Manufacturer: The Quay Corporation

Sold By: Retail locations in Texas

Manufactured In: USA

Units Affected: 1,718 pounds

Distributed To: Texas

Classification: Class I

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify the affected product by checking for 28-oz. sealed plastic cups labeled as 'MARGARITA MANTECA PORK LARD'.

Check the label for establishment number 'EST. 17445' inside the USDA mark of inspection and sell-by dates between Jan. 29, 2017 and Dec. 22, 2018.

Verify the UPC code 04764600081 on the side of the plastic cup to confirm it matches the recalled product.

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

If you have questions about the recall, contact Victor Cuellar, Operations Manager at Quay Corporation, at (847) 676-4233.

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