Class IITerminated in FDA datasetNov 12, 2019

Chef Pineiro's Ajo con Cilantro, with Coriander, NET WT./PESO NETO 8 oz (233g) and NET WT./PESO NETO 32 oz (907g)

Recalling firm: AC Culinary Group LLC.

Why it was recalled

The firm received a customer complaint describing a metal filament in a bottle of one lot of Sofrito Cilantro 32 oz. Further investigation determined that the same type of metal filament was found in raw material (dehydrated minced onion) used in the manufacture of Sofrito Cilantro 32 oz and other products.

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ProductChef Pineiro's Ajo con Cilantro, with Coriander, NET WT./PESO NETO 8 oz (233g) and NET WT./PESO NETO 32 oz (907g)

FDA code information

Lots # 8, 9, 14, 15, and 21 Exp 10/2020

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Full FDA record and distribution details

Original product description

Chef Pineiro's Ajo con Cilantro, with Coriander, NET WT./PESO NETO 8 oz (233g) and NET WT./PESO NETO 32 oz (907g)

Recall details

Recall number
F-0234-2020
Event ID
84300
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Nov 12, 2019
Reported
Dec 18, 2019
Classified
Dec 10, 2019
Terminated
May 7, 2020
Quantity
14,088 units (8 oz) and 1944 units (32 oz)
Location
Catano, PR, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Telephone

Where it was distributed

US distribution only (Puerto Rico).

FDA source record · F-0234-2020

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