Class IITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Nov 12, 2020

Tucson Tamale Blue Corn, Veggie & Cheese Tamales (2 Pack)

Recalling firm: Tucson Tamale Wholesale Company, LLC

Why it was recalled

Plastic pieces (1-2 cm) were discovered inside cans of tomatoes which were used to make two types of tamales.

Historical recall record. This is not a new recall announcement. “Terminated” describes the FDA recall process; it does not certify that an individual package is safe. FDA termination date: Mar 3, 2021.

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ProductTucson Tamale Blue Corn, Veggie & Cheese Tamales (2 Pack), 11 OZ (312g), plastic bag, UPC 8 53437 00233, Keep Frozen, 6 packs/box (case)
Package size11 OZ

FDA code information

Lot code: F20302 Exp 10/29/2022

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Original product description

Tucson Tamale Blue Corn, Veggie & Cheese Tamales (2 Pack), 11 OZ (312g), plastic bag, UPC 8 53437 00233, Keep Frozen, 6 packs/box (case)

Extracted codes and context

TypeCode / valueContext
expiration10/29/2022Lot code: F20302 Exp 10/29/2022
lotF20302Lot code: F20302 Exp 10/29/2022

Original FDA recall reason

Plastic pieces (1-2 cm) were discovered inside cans of tomatoes which were used to make two types of tamales.

Recall details

Recall number
F-0148-2021
Event ID
86752
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Nov 12, 2020
Reported
Dec 9, 2020
Classified
Dec 4, 2020
Terminated
Mar 3, 2021
Quantity
129 - 2 packs
Location
Tucson, AZ, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Where it was distributed

Nationwide.

FDA source record · F-0148-2021

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