Q’Delicia of Jacksonville, FL, is recalling 639 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry empanada products produced without federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
FSIS is concerned that some products may be in consumers’ or retailers’ refrigerators or freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. Retailers are urged not to sell these products. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
The ready-to-eat meat and poultry empanada items were produced from February of 2023 to October of 2023. The following products are subject to recall:
- 1.25-lb. and 6.25-lb. plastic bags containing “Q’Delicia DE EMPANADA BEEF” and “Q’Delicia DE EMPANADA MEAT GLUTEN FREE.”
- 1.25-lb. and 6.25-lb. plastic bags containing “Q’Delicia DE EMPANADA CHICKEN” and “Q’Delicia DE EMPANADA CHICKEN GLUTEN FREE.”
The products do not bear any identifying marking, such as lot codes, best-by dates, establishment number or USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to restaurants and retail locations in Florida.
The problem was discovered during FSIS surveillance activities when it was determined that the empanada products did not have the USDA mark of inspection and were produced in a facility that the USDA did not inspect. The products were also distributed without a list of ingredients. As a result of not receiving inspection, FSIS is concerned these products may not be safe for human consumption.
There have been no confirmed reports of illness or adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness or reaction should contact a healthcare provider.
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