Empacadora Frape, USA LLC, Recalls Pork Products Imported Without Benefit of Import Reinspection
USDA FSIS recalls 20,455 pounds of frozen pork chicharron and carnitas products imported without reinspection. Consumers should throw away or return products to store.
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Import Violation
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What happened, in plain English
Empacadora Frape USA LLC is recalling approximately 20,455 pounds of frozen pork chicharron and carnitas products that were imported without undergoing required reinspection. This import violation means these products may not meet U.S. food safety standards and could pose risks if consumed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275001-recall-pork-products-imported-without-reinspection-stop-using-now.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275001-recall-pork-products-imported-without-reinspection-stop-using-now · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #042-2023
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“Recall: Pork Products Imported Without Reinspection - Stop Using Now.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275001-recall-pork-products-imported-without-reinspection-stop-using-now. Based on USDA FSIS recall #042-2023 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/empacadora-frape-usa-llc-recalls-pork-products-imported-without-benefit-import).
Why it’s dangerous
These pork products were imported into the U.S. without being re-inspected by the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). This means they may not meet U.S. food safety standards. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions from consuming these products.
Who’s affected
Retailers in California who purchased these products are affected. Consumers who bought these pork products from stores are at risk if they consume them without proper reinspection.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for products with Mexican establishment number 'TIF No. 681' inside the Mexican mark of inspection. The products were shipped to California retail locations and bear specific lot codes and use-by dates.
- Brand
Empacadora Frape- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Throw Away Products
Discard the recalled pork chicharron and carnitas products immediately.
Return to Store
Return the products to the place of purchase if you have them.
What USDA FSIS says to do
These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Questions people ask
Are there any health risks from eating these products?
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. However, the products were imported without reinspection, so they may not meet U.S. food safety standards.
How can I check if I have the recalled products?
Look for products with Mexican establishment number 'TIF No. 681' inside the Mexican mark of inspection, along with specific lot codes and use-by dates listed in the recall notice.
Where can I get more information about this recall?
Contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or email MPHotline@usda.gov for more information.
Contact Empacadora Frape
We’ve drafted a message you can send Empacadora Frape to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 042-2023 — Empacadora Frape Empacadora Frape Hello, I own a Empacadora Frape that is covered by recall 042-2023 from Empacadora Frape. The official recall notice states: These products 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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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 #042-2023 (September 7, 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.