Recall record at a glance
| Official record | F-0234-2020 |
|---|---|
| Category | Food Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | AC Culinary Group LLC. |
| Report date | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Recall initiation date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Quantity | 14,088 units (8 oz) and 1944 units (32 oz) |
| Location | Catano, PR, United States |
Official 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)
Why the product 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.
Distribution information
US distribution only (Puerto Rico).
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Telephone.
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