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| California Firm Recalls Frozen Beef Tamales That May Contain Pieces of Metal |
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| Recall Release |
CLASS I RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-052-2007 |
HEALTH RISK: HIGH |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Michael A Califa
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2007 - Circle Foods, LLC., a Chula Vista, Calif., establishment, is voluntarily recalling
approximately 3,750 pounds of frozen beef tamales that may contain pieces of metal, the U.S. Department of
Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.
The following products are subject to recall: [View Label | PDF]
- Cartons of 10 individually wrapped 5-ounce tamales "Tortilla land BEEF TAMALES, Traditional Corn Husk Wrap, All Natural."
Each carton also bears the establishment number "EST. 17417" inside the USDA mark of inspection as well
as a "use by" date of "110308."
The products were produced on Nov. 3, and were distributed to Costco stores in the Los Angeles, Calif., area.
The problem was discovered by the company after their equipment detected pieces of metal in the product that is subject to recall.
No injuries have been reported at this time. Anyone concerned about an injury from consumption of the products should contact a physician.
Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Quality Assurance Director Omar Houry at (619) 507-3379. Media with
questions about the recall should contact Vice President of Operations Eric Brenk at (619) 263-8000.
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: November 8, 2007 |
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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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