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Meat & poultry recall · USDA FSIS · Published December 14, 2025

La Guadalupana Foods LLC Recalls Ready-To-Eat Frozen Tamales Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen

USDA recalls 2,669 pounds of frozen tamales mislabeled as pork with undeclared cheese allergen. Consumers should throw away or return items to avoid potential allergic reactions.

🇺🇸 USDA FSIS recall #039-2025Meat & poultryLa Guadalupana ›
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What happened, in plain English

La Guadalupana Foods is recalling frozen tamales that were mislabeled as pork but contain cheese, an undeclared allergen. This poses a risk for people with dairy allergies who might unknowingly consume the product. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274852-la-guadalupana-frozen-tamales-recall-undeclared-cheese-allergen-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274852-la-guadalupana-frozen-tamales-recall-undeclared-cheese-allergen-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #039-2025

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“La Guadalupana Frozen Tamales Recall: Undeclared Cheese Allergen Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274852-la-guadalupana-frozen-tamales-recall-undeclared-cheese-allergen-risk. Based on USDA FSIS recall #039-2025 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/la-guadalupana-foods-llc-recalls-ready-eat-frozen-tamales-due-misbranding-and).

Why it’s dangerous

The tamales were mislabeled as mild pork tamales but actually contain cheese (milk), a known allergen not listed on the label. This means individuals with dairy allergies could experience allergic reactions if they consume the product without knowing it contains cheese.

Who’s affected

People who purchased or have these tamales in their homes or restaurants in Illinois, Iowa, Ohio, or Wisconsin. Those with dairy allergies are at higher risk due to the undeclared cheese.

How to tell if you have this one

Look for 10.9-lb. plastic-lined boxes labeled 'La Guadalupana MILD PORK TAMALES Wrapped in Corn Husks' with a pack date of 10/07/25 and best buy date of 10/08/26. These were sold in Illinois, Iowa, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

  • Brand
    La Guadalupana
  • Category
    Meat & poultry
Based on the official USDA FSIS remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop using it now

    Throw away or return the recalled tamales to the place of purchase to avoid potential allergic reactions.

Official remedy

What USDA FSIS says to do

Consumers are urged not to eat this product; these items should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

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Questions people ask

Are there any confirmed allergic reactions from this product?

No confirmed reports of adverse reactions have been reported by the USDA.

Where can I find the recall list?

The retail distribution lists are posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

How do I contact La Guadalupana Foods for the recall?

Contact La Guadalupana Foods (doing business as Authentico Foods) at recalls@authenticofoods.com.

Take action

Contact La Guadalupana

We’ve drafted a message you can send La Guadalupana to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 039-2025 — La Guadalupana La Guadalupana

Hello,

I own a La Guadalupana that is covered by recall 039-2025 from La Guadalupana.

The official recall notice states: Consumers are urged not to eat this product; these items should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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  • Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #039-2025 (December 14, 2025)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the USDA FSIS notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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