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Medium RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Ruiz Foods Ranchero Cooked Beef & Cheese Tortillas Recalled for Plastic

Agency Publication Date: December 21, 2016
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Summary

Ruiz Food Products, Inc. is recalling approximately 23,544 pounds of Ranchero Cooked Beef & Cheese Wrapped in a Battered Flour Tortilla products. These products may contain pieces of brittle clear plastic that could pose a choking hazard or cause injury if eaten. The issue was discovered following consumer complaints, though no injuries have been reported to date.

Risk

The tortillas may contain fragments of brittle clear plastic. Consuming these foreign materials can cause injury to the mouth or throat or pose a choking risk to consumers.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your freezer for 4.5-lb. cases of 'RANCHERO COOKED BEEF & CHEESE WRAPPED IN A BATTERED FLOUR TORTILLA'.
  2. Verify the identifying codes: look for product code 86-390 and a production date (Julian Code) of 16 323. The cases also bear establishment number 'EST. 17523A' inside the USDA mark of inspection.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. If you have questions about the recall, contact Ruiz Foods Consumer Specialist at (800) 772-6474.
  5. Call the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional food safety questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

πŸ’°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
πŸ—‘οΈOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: RANCHERO COOKED BEEF & CHEESE WRAPPED IN A BATTERED FLOUR TORTILLA (4.5-lb. case)
Variants: 24 pieces per case
Item Code:
86-390
Lot Numbers:
16 323
Establishment #: EST. 17523A
Date Ranges: Produced Nov. 18, 2016

Product was shipped to institutions in various states.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 119-2016
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Ruiz Food Products, Inc.
Sold By: Institutions
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2,264 pounds
Distributed To: Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Wisconsin
Classification: Class II
Agency Last Updated: July 20, 2017

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: USDA Notice Β· Raw API Response