AC Culinary Group recalls Chef Pineiro's Ajo con Cilantro and 3 more: foreign object
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Recall at a glance
- Recalling company
- AC Culinary Group
- Location
- Catano, PR
- Reported by FDA
- December 18, 2019
- Recall started
- November 12, 2019
- Risk class
- Class II
- Status (latest data we have)
- Terminated
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Category
- Fresh produce
- Reason type
- Foreign material
Is my product affected?
Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.
- Chef Pineiro's Ajo con Cilantro, with Coriander, NET WT./PESO NETO 8 oz (233g) and NET WT./PESO NETO 32 oz (907g)
Quantity: 14,088 units (8 oz) and 1944 units (32 oz)
Codes: Lots # 8, 9, 14, 15, and 21 Exp 10/2020 - Chef Pineiro's Sofrito con Albahaca, with Basil, NET WT./PESO NETO 12 oz (340g) and NET WT./PESO NETO 32 oz (907g)
Quantity: 13,440 units (12 oz) and 6,804 (32 oz)
Codes: Lots # 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 21 and 22 Exp 4/2020` - Chef Pineiro's Ajo con Albahaca, with Basil, NET WT./PESO NETO 8 oz (233g) and NET WT./PESO NETO 32 oz (907g)
Quantity: 12,000 units (8 oz) and 1,944 units (32 oz)
Codes: Lots # 8, 9, 14, 15, and 21 Exp 10/2020 - Chef Pineiro's Sofrito con Cilantro, with Coriander, NET WT./PESO NETO 12 oz (340g) and NET WT./PESO NETO 32 oz (907g)
Quantity: 23,040 units (12 oz) and 9,720 units (32 oz)
Codes: Lots # 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 21 and 22 Exp 4/2020`
Where it was distributed
US distribution only (Puerto Rico).
What to do
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Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
AC Culinary Group recalled 4 products, including Chef Pineiro's Ajo con Cilantro, with Coriander, NET WT./PESO NETO 8 oz (233g) and NET WT./PESO NETO 32 oz (907g).
Why was it 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.
What does Class II mean?
FDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
Where was it sold or shipped?
US distribution only (Puerto Rico).
What should I do if I have this product?
Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.
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