Popeyes LOUISIANA KITCHEN PORK TASSO Recall: Fairmont Foods, Inc. - Foreign material (Jul 2019)
Fairmont Foods, Inc. is recalling 45-lb. cases containing nine 5-lb plastic bags of “Popeyes LOUISIANA KITCHEN… and Cajas de 45 lb. que contienen bolsas plásticas de 5 lb de “Popeyes LOUISIANA… Product Contamination
What you should do
- Do not eat this product. Throw it away or return it. Do not try to sort or inspect it - foreign material is often too small to see reliably. If you have eaten it and have mouth or throat injury, or stomach pain, contact a doctor.
Check your product
Compare the label on your package against every identifier below.
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| 45-lb. cases containing nine 5-lb plastic bags of “Popeyes LOUISIANA KITCHEN PORK TASSO AND GROUND BEEF GRAVY” with Product Code 1F0112, Use By: 050220, and a time stamp ranging from 1615 to 0022. |
| Cajas de 45 lb. que contienen bolsas plásticas de 5 lb de “Popeyes LOUISIANA KITCHEN PORK TASSO AND GROUND BEEF GRAVY” (CERDO TASSO Y CARNE DE RES MOLIDA EN SALSA Popeyes LOUISIANA KITCHEN) con Código de Producto 1F0112, fecha de “Consumir hasta el día”: |
Official recall data publishes product names, sizes, UPCs and codes as separate fields, and does not state which size or date belongs to which UPC. Check your package against every identifier shown above.
What happened
Product Contamination
Recall facts
- Recalling firm
- Fairmont Foods, Inc.
- Reason
- Foreign material
- Recall type
- Voluntary
- Distribution
- Louisiana
From the official announcement
WASHINGTON, Jul 09, 2019 Fairmont Foods, Inc., a Fairmont, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 35,145 pounds of ready-to-eat pork and beef gravy products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically clear pliable plastic, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The frozen, ready-to-eat pork and beef gravy items were produced on May 2, 2019. The following products are subject to recall: [ View labels (PDF only)]
- 45-lb. cases containing nine 5-lb plastic bags of Popeyes LOUISIANA KITCHEN PORK TASSO AND GROUND BEEF GRAVY with Product Code 1F0112, Use By: 050220, and a time stamp ranging from 1615 to 0022.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 2WM inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen restaurant locations in Louisiana.
The firm contacted FSIS after they received a report that a consumer found a piece of the soft pliable plastic in the product.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. FSIS has received no additional reports of injury or illness from consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.
FSIS is concerned that some product may be in restaurant freezers. Restaurants are urged not to serve the product. 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.
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact John Heuer, Executive Vice Presiden…
Common questions
Which products are included in this recall?
- 45-lb. cases containing nine 5-lb plastic bags of “Popeyes LOUISIANA KITCHEN PORK TASSO AND GROUND BEEF GRAVY” with Product Code 1F0112, Use By: 050220, and a time stamp ranging from 1615 to 0022.
- Cajas de 45 lb. que contienen bolsas plásticas de 5 lb de “Popeyes LOUISIANA KITCHEN PORK TASSO AND GROUND BEEF GRAVY” (CERDO TASSO Y CARNE DE RES MOLIDA EN SALSA Popeyes LOUISIANA KITCHEN) con Código de Producto 1F0112, fecha de “Consumir hasta el día”:
What is the danger?
Foreign material can enter food through equipment failure or packaging damage. The hazard is physical injury - cuts to the mouth or throat, dental damage, or choking - rather than illness.
What should I do if I have this product?
Do not eat this product. Throw it away or return it. Do not try to sort or inspect it - foreign material is often too small to see reliably. If you have eaten it and have mouth or throat injury, or stomach pain, contact a doctor.
Is this recall still active?
As of July 8, 2019 this recall is listed as inactive by the USDA FSIS.
Where can I find more information?
Read the official USDA FSIS recall announcement, or browse all current food recalls.