The product may be contaminated with extraneous materials
March 26, 2019Procesadora La Hacienda of San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, is recalling approximately 4,940 pounds of ready-to-eat corned beef.
The product may be contaminated with extraneous materials -- specifically pieces of metal.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions.
The the following item, produced on February 28, 2019, is being recalled:
- 10-lb. boxes containing two 5-lb. packages of Productos La Hacienda, with lot code 022819 and expiration date of Exp. 042919.
The recalled product, bearing establishment number EST. 21217A inside the USDA mark of inspection, was shipped to institutions in Puerto Rico.
While the product was distributed to schools, it resulted from a commercial sale and was not part of food provided by the USDA for the National School Lunch Program.
What to do
School nutrition professionals who have purchased these products should not prepare or consume them, but discard or return them to the place of purchase.
Consumers with questions may contact Wilfredo Figueroa at (787) 612-7276.