Q'Delicia Recalls Ready-To-Eat Empanada Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection
USDA recalls Q'Delicia's ready-to-eat empanadas produced without federal inspection. Products may not be safe for consumption; consumers urged to discard or return.
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Produced Without Benefit of Inspection
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What happened, in plain English
Q'Delicia is recalling approximately 639 pounds of ready-to-eat empanadas made without USDA inspection. These products may not be safe for human consumption and should not be eaten. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274984-q-delicia-recalls-uninspected-ready-to-eat-empanadas-due-to.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274984-q-delicia-recalls-uninspected-ready-to-eat-empanadas-due-to · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #055-2023
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“Q'Delicia Recalls Uninspected Ready-to-Eat Empanadas Due to Safety Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274984-q-delicia-recalls-uninspected-ready-to-eat-empanadas-due-to. Based on USDA FSIS recall #055-2023 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/qdelicia-recalls-ready-eat-empanada-products-produced-without-benefit-inspection).
Why it’s dangerous
The empanadas were produced in a facility that wasn't inspected by USDA, so they lack the required safety markings. Without inspection, these products might not be safe for human consumption.
Who’s affected
Consumers who bought these empanadas from restaurants or stores in Florida between February and October 2023. People who have these products at home or in their refrigerators are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for empanadas labeled 'Q'Delicia DE EMPANADA BEEF', 'Q'Delicia DE EMPANADA MEAT GLUTEN FREE', 'Q'Delicia DE EMPANADA CHICKEN', or 'Q'Delicia DE EMPANADA CHICKEN GLUTEN FREE' in 1.25-lb or 6.25-lb plastic bags. They have no lot codes, best by dates, or USDA inspection marks.
- Brand
Q'Delicia- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Discard or return the empanadas to the place of purchase to avoid potential health risks.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Questions people ask
Are there any reported illnesses from eating these empanadas?
No confirmed reports of illness or adverse reactions have been reported from consuming these products.
How can I check if I have the recalled empanadas?
Check for empanadas labeled 'Q'Delicia DE EMPANADA BEEF', 'Q'Delicia DE EMPANADA MEAT GLUTEN FREE', 'Q'Delicia DE EMPANADA CHICKEN', or 'Q'Delicia DE EMPANADA CHICKEN GLUTEN FREE' in 1.25-lb or 6.25-lb plastic bags with no lot codes, best by dates, or USDA inspection marks.
Where can I get more information about this recall?
Contact Alejandro Gallego at deliciascolombianasjax@outlook.com or call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854).
Contact Q'Delicia
We’ve drafted a message you can send Q'Delicia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 055-2023 — Q'Delicia Q'Delicia Hello, I own a Q'Delicia that is covered by recall 055-2023 from Q'Delicia. The official recall notice states: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. 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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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official USDA FSIS recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #055-2023 (October 31, 2023)
- 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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