Procesadora La Hacienda, Inc. Recalls Meat Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Class I Recall
Health Risk: High
Date: Mar 1, 2017

Congressional and Public Affairs
Allie Ryan
(202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov

WASHINGTON, March 1, 2017 – Procesadora La Hacienda, Inc., a Juncos, Puerto Rico establishment, is recalling approximately 140 pounds of raw meat products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains wheat and whey (milk), known allergens which are not declared on the product label. 

The raw seasoned meat items were packed on June 10, 2016 and Feb. 7, 2017. The following products are subject to recall: [View Label (PDF Only)]

• 10-lb box containing 2 pieces of 5-lb “Seasoned Meat” chubs. 

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “21217A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to restaurant and cafeteria locations in Puerto Rico.         

The problem was discovered when an FSIS employee found that a primary ingredient’s sub-ingredients, which included whey (milk) and wheat, were not listed on the product label. 

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness 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 Wilfredo Figueroa, Vice President of Procesadora La Hacienda, Inc., at (787) 612-7276.

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.