FDAClass IIDecember 18, 2019

Chef Pineiro's Sofrito con Cilantro recall

Chef Pineiro's Sofrito con Cilantro, with Coriander, NET WT./PESO NETO 12 oz (340g) and NET WT./PESO NETO 32 oz (907g)

Why was Chef Pineiro's Sofrito con Cilantro 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 should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Lots # 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 21 and 22 Exp 4/2020`

Product
Chef Pineiro's Sofrito con Cilantro, with Coriander, NET WT./PESO NETO 12 oz (340g) and NET WT./PESO NETO 32 oz (907g)
Recalling firm
AC Culinary Group LLC.
Quantity
23,040 units (12 oz) and 9,720 units (32 oz)
Distribution
US distribution only (Puerto Rico).
Recall date
December 18, 2019
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (food)
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