Dos Hermanos, Inc. Recalls Beef Jerky Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection
FSIS Announcement
WASHINGTON, March 1, 2017 Dos Hermanos, Inc., a Bedford Park, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 151 pounds of beef jerky products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
It is not known when or under what conditions the beef jerky items were produced. The following products are subject to recall: [View Label (PDF Only)]
- 8-oz packages of Carne Seca Beef Jerky: Chihuas Natural.
The products subject to recall do not bear the federal mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri between the dates of Oct. 26, 2016 through Feb. 23, 2017.
The problem was discovered by a compliance investigator with the State of Kansas. The investigator observed three pounds of beef jerky product in commerce that did not have any state or federal marks of inspection and notified FSIS.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.
Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Carlos Barraza, Owner of Dos Hermanos, Inc., at (773) 703-5558.
Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.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 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem.