Sabrositos Hondurenos, LLC, in Edison, New Jersey, is recalling 32,000 pounds of meat products. The USDA issued a recall after discovering a false inspection mark on Sabrositos Hondurenos’ products. USDA investigators are working to determine the cause, and consumers are urged not to consume the products.
Highlights
- Sabrositos Hondurenos, LLC, issued a nationwide recall of its OLANCHO meat products.
- The discovery of a false USDA mark on their products led to this recall.
- Consumers should not buy or eat these meat products, and restaurants are urged not to serve them.
Meat Products Under the OLANCHO Brand Name Recalled
Sabrositos Hondurenos, LLC, is recalling up to 32,000 pounds of meat products nationwide. This was after an inspection revealed that the products bore a false USDA inspection mark. The products in question were sold under the OLANCHO brand name in stores nationwide.
OLANCHO brand products bearing the establishment number “Est. 1785” should be considered unsafe and avoided. No illnesses have been reported, but consumers should still discard the products.
Need for the Recall of the Meat Products
A problem in the product was detected during a routine inspection by the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). While an investigation regarding the false USDA mark is underway, it is advised to discard the product. The products may contain harmful bacteria, undeclared allergens, or other contaminants.
The FSIS is concerned that the product has already reached consumers. The products may already be in homes or restaurant freezers. They are now urging everyone to discard or return the products as soon as possible.
Product Details
Consumers are advised not to eat OLANCHO products bearing the establishment number “Est. 1785”. If this number is seen on the product, it should be considered unsafe to eat. Details of some of the products identified as unsafe are as follows:
- OLANCHO Chorizo Suelto Olanchano SABROCITOS HONDUREÑOS – 14-oz. vacuum-sealed packages containing homestyle chorizo.
- OLANCHO Chuleta Ahumada Olanchana SABROCITOS HONDUREÑOS – 14-oz. vacuum-sealed packages containing smoked pork chops.
- OLANCHO Chorizo Ahumado Olanchano SABROCITOS HONDUREÑOS – 14-oz. vacuum-sealed packages containing smoked chorizo.
- OLANCHO Chorizo Olanchano Criollo SABROCITOS HONDUREÑOS – 14-oz. vacuum-sealed packages containing cased homestyle chorizo.
- OLANCHO Chorizo Parrillero SABROCITOS HONDUREÑOS – 14-oz. vacuum-sealed packages containing smoked BBQ spicy chorizo.
- OLANCHO Costilla Ahumada Olanchana SABROCITOS HONDUREÑOS – 14-oz. vacuum-sealed packages containing smoked ribs.
The company may update the list with additional affected products. Meanwhile, any questions regarding this recall can be directed to the company’s owner, Diego Funez Garrido, at 908-274-4206.
