Recall Notification Report, Recall # 015-2003, Beans with Chorizo, Illegal Importation RECALL NOTIFICATION REPORT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE PRODUCTS RECALLED: La Sierra Authentica Cocina Mexicana Refried Beans with Chorizo PRODUCTION DATES: All production dates involved. PROBLEM/REASON FOR RECALL: A term representing meat (chorizo) is used in the product name on the label without appropriate qualification and a meat food product (chorizo) is featured prominently in the vignette on the product label. That makes the product amenable to USDA jurisdiction. The chorizio (sausage) added to this product was prepared at a Mexican establishment, TIF 298, that is not authorized to export to the United States. HOW/WHEN DISCOVERED: FSIS Compliance Investigation Division (CID) investigation. FEDERAL ESTABLISHMEN: Vilore Foods Co., Inc. 8220 San Lorenzo Laredo, TX 78045 CONSUMER CONTACT: Jose Luis Murillo, Jr., Operations Manger, 956-726-3633 MEDIA CONTACT: Jose Luis Murillo, Jr., Operations Manger, 956-726-3633 QUANTITY RECALLED: Undetermined DISTRIBUTION: Nationwide RECALL CLASSIFICATION: Class II RECALL NOTIFICATION LEVEL: User PRESS RELEASE: Yes DIRECT NOTIFICATION MEANS: The firm has notified its customers orally and in writing. FSIS FOLLOWUP ACTIVITIES: Effectiveness checks by the FSIS, Field Operations. OTHER AGENCIES INVOLVED: None FSIS CONTACTS: FSIS Recall Coordinator: 214-767-9116 Consumer Inquiries: 1-800-535-4555 Media Inquiries: 202-720-9113 Congressional Inquiries: 202-720-3897 Recall Management: 202-690-6389 Web site: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/oa/recalls/rec_intr.htm DATE OF RECALL MEETING: March 31, 2003 RECALL CASE NUMBER: 015-2003 |