The Meat Factory Limited is recalling Lil’ Juan’s and Lucia’s brands of Mexican Style Pork Carnitas because of possible contamination with pieces of wood, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The recall is classified as a Class 3, indicating a low risk of adverse health consequences.
The recalled products were distributed in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario, Canada.
Recalled products:
- Lil’ Juan’s Mexican Style Pork Carnitas
Size: 400 g
UPC: 7 73220 10406 2
Codes: BB 250624, BB 250625 - Lucia’s Mexican Style Pork Carnitas
Size: 1 kg
UPC: 7 73220 10408 6
Codes: BB 250424, BB 250425, BB 250702, BB 250706
As of the posting of this recall, no illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with these products.
Consumers and retailers are advised not to use, sell, serve, or distribute the affected products. Recalled products should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.
About foreign material in food
The presence of extraneous materials, such as wood, in food products can pose risks such as choking, oral injury, or gastrointestinal damage if ingested. Consumers experiencing any adverse effects after consuming the product should seek medical attention promptly.
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