El Monterey Breakfast Burritos Recalled for Plastic Contamination

Agency Publication Date: May 31, 2018

Summary

Ruiz Food Products, Inc. is recalling approximately 50,706 pounds (4,210 units affected) of El Monterey Signature frozen breakfast burritos. The product may contain pieces of white, semi-rigid plastic that were discovered after consumers reported finding the material in their food. This recall includes 3.38-lb. packages containing 12 individually wrapped burritos sold at retail locations nationwide.

Risk

The presence of semi-rigid plastic pieces in the burritos poses a choking hazard or the risk of internal injury if consumed.

What You Should Do

Check your freezer for 3.38-lb. plastic wrapped packages of El Monterey Signature Burritos (Egg, Sausage, Cheese & Potato) containing 12 individually wrapped 4.5-ounce burritos.
Identify affected products by looking for lot codes 18062 or 18063 and a 'Best If Used By' date of 3/3/2019 or 3/4/2019.
Verify the establishment number 'EST. 17523A' which is printed on the back of the packaging.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Ruiz Food Products, Inc. at 800-772-6474 for further instructions.
Call the USDA Meat & 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: El Monterey Signature Burritos, Egg, Sausage, Cheese & Potato (3.38-lb.)by El Monterey

Variants: 12 Count, 4.5-ounce individually wrapped

Lot Numbers:

18062

18063

Establishment #: EST. 17523A

Date Ranges: Best if used date: 3/3/2019, Best if used date: 3/4/2019

Produced on March 3, 2018.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

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

Recall ID: 042-2018

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Ruiz Food Products, Inc.

Sold By: Retail locations nationwide

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 4,210 pounds

Distributed To: Nationwide

Classification: Class II

Agency Last Updated: May 31, 2018

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your freezer for 3.38-lb. plastic wrapped packages of El Monterey Signature Burritos (Egg, Sausage, Cheese & Potato) containing 12 individually wrapped 4.5-ounce burritos.

Identify affected products by looking for lot codes 18062 or 18063 and a 'Best If Used By' date of 3/3/2019 or 3/4/2019.

Verify the establishment number 'EST. 17523A' which is printed on the back of the packaging.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Ruiz Food Products, Inc. at 800-772-6474 for further instructions.

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