A public health alert has been issued for the Pork Carnitas products by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The products from Cargill Meat Solutions may potentially be contaminated with metal pieces, as per the official announcement.
Highlights
- A public health alert has been issued regarding Cargill’s Pork Carnitas product, which may be contaminated with foreign materials.
- The official announcement has provided details of the product, which will help consumers identify it.
- Any consumer who may have the product with them must throw it away or return it.
How to Identify the Product?
The fully cooked pork carnitas products were sold at ALDI supermarkets nationwide. The contaminated products are labeled as “Pork Carnitas SEASONED & SEARED PORK WITH JUICES SLOW COOKED WITH CITRUS,” and were packaged in 16-oz. sleeved trays. The use-by date on the side of the product packaging reads “06/30/2025” or “07/01/2025”. The USDA mark of inspection on the packaging will have the establishment number “Est. 46049.”
What to Do With the Contaminated Product?
FSIS has not issued a recall for the product because it is no longer available for sale. However, the alert indicates concern that some consumers may still have the contaminated carnitas in their refrigerators or freezers.
Consumers who may be in possession of the contaminated product should make sure that they do not consume it. They should dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase. Cargill’s Consumer Hotline number 1-844-419-1574 will be open to answer consumers’ questions.
The Cause of the Contamination
The alert said the Carnitas products may have been contaminated with pieces of metal due to equipment damage. The issue came to light when the establishment informed the FSIS about the damages to the equipment, which were found during routine process checks.
The alert stated that there have been no confirmed reports of health issues caused by consuming the affected products. If a consumer experiences an injury, they should contact a healthcare provider immediately.
