East Coast Food Distributors, Inc. Recalls Ineligible Pork Chicharrones Products Imported from Colombia
USDA FSIS recalls 7,767 pounds of pork chicharrones imported from Colombia, which is ineligible to export meat to the U.S. Consumers are urged not to consume these products.
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What happened, in plain English
East Coast Food Distributors is recalling pork chicharrones products imported from Colombia because Colombia is not eligible to export meat to the U.S. This import violation means the products do not have USDA inspection, so they should not be consumed. The recall affects products sold in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274988-east-coast-food-distributors-recalls-ineligible-pork-chicharrones-from-colombia.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274988-east-coast-food-distributors-recalls-ineligible-pork-chicharrones-from-colombia · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #051-2023
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“East Coast Food Distributors Recalls Ineligible Pork Chicharrones from Colombia: Import Violation.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274988-east-coast-food-distributors-recalls-ineligible-pork-chicharrones-from-colombia. Based on USDA FSIS recall #051-2023 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/east-coast-food-distributors-inc--recalls-ineligible-pork-chicharrones-products).
Why it’s dangerous
Colombia is not eligible to export meat products to the United States, so these pork chicharrones lack USDA inspection. The products do not bear an establishment number or USDA mark of inspection, meaning they were not properly inspected for safety before entering the U.S. market.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased these pork chicharrones products in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, or Rhode Island are affected. Restaurants that received these products are also at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for 165-g or 45-g foil pouches labeled with 'De Todito' products in English, such as 'De Todito BBQ PARA COMPARTIR' or 'De Todito NATURAL PARA COMPARTIR'. Check the UPC codes listed in the recall notice.
- Brand
East Coast Food Distributors- Product
Ineligible Pork Chicharrones Products Imported from Colombia- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
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Discard or return the recalled pork chicharrones products to avoid consumption.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Questions people ask
Why were these products recalled?
Colombia is not eligible to export meat products to the U.S., so these pork chicharrones lack USDA inspection and do not bear an establishment number or USDA mark of inspection.
Are there any safety risks from consuming these products?
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption, but the products were not inspected by USDA, so they should not be consumed.
How can I check if I have the recalled products?
Check for 165-g or 45-g foil pouches labeled with 'De Todito' products in English, such as 'De Todito BBQ PARA COMPARTIR', and look for the specific UPC codes listed in the recall notice.
Contact East Coast Food Distributors
We’ve drafted a message you can send East Coast Food Distributors to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 051-2023 — East Coast Food Distributors Ineligible Pork Chicharrones Products Imported from Colombia Hello, I own a Ineligible Pork Chicharrones Products Imported from Colombia that is covered by recall 051-2023 from East Coast Food Distributors. 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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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 #051-2023 (October 19, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official USDA FSIS recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.