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| New Mexico Firm Recalls Red Pork Tamale Products Due To Undeclared Allergen |
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| Recall Release |
CLASS II RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-020-2009 |
HEALTH RISK: LOW |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Bryn Burkard
WASHINGTON-May 14, 2009 - Amigo's Mexican Food, Inc., a Deming, N.M.
establishment, is recalling approximately 4,594 pounds of red pork tamale products
because they may contain an undeclared allergen, wheat, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's
Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today. Wheat is a known allergen, which is not
declared on the label.
The following products are subject to recall: [View Label]
- 35-ounce vacuum packages of "AMIGO'S Home Style PORK Tamales Wrapped in Corn Husk." Each label bears the establishment number "EST. 13083" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The red pork tamale products were produced on various dates and were shipped to retail establishments
in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas.
The problem was discovered by FSIS during a routine product inspection. FSIS has received no
reports of illness due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an allergic
reaction should contact a physician.
Consumers and media with questions regarding the recall should contact Arnold Orquiz, the
company owner, at (575) 546-6841.
Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available
24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry
Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from
l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available
24 hours a day.
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Last Modified: May 15, 2009 |
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Product Label
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USDA Recall Classifications
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| Class I |
This is a health hazard situation
where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.
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| Class II |
This is a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of adverse health consequences from the use of the product.
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| Class III |
This is a situation where the use of the product will not cause adverse health consequences.
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