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FDA recalls · F-0232-2020

AC Culinary Group LLC. recall

  • FoodChef Pineiro's Sofrito con Cilantro, with Coriander, NET WT./PESO NETO 12 oz (340g) and NET WT./PESO NETO 32 oz (907g)
  • ReasonThe 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.
  • ClassClass II: the food could cause temporary or treatable health problems
  • StatusClosed by FDA, ended 2020-05-07
  • DatesFirm started it 2019-11-12. In FDA's enforcement report 2019-12-18.
  • Sold inUS distribution only (Puerto Rico).
  • Amount23,040 units (12 oz) and 9,720 units (32 oz)
  • CodesLots # 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 21 and 22 Exp 4/2020`
  • FirmAC Culinary Group LLC., Catano, PR · Voluntary: Firm initiated

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From FDA's enforcement report, via openFDA (CC0): raw data for this recall. FDA's own Enforcement Report search finds it by its number, F-0232-2020. Class meanings: FDA.