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Meat & poultry recall · USDA FSIS · Published July 21, 2023

Nuevo Garcia Foods, LLC Recalls Fully Cooked Pulled Pork Product Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen

USDA recalls 4,784 lbs of pulled pork products from H-E-B stores in Texas that contain undeclared soy lecithin allergen. Consumers urged to discard or return products.

🇺🇸 USDA FSIS recall #032-2023Meat & poultryNuevo Garcia Foods ›
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What happened, in plain English

Nuevo Garcia Foods is recalling pulled pork products sold in Texas stores that may contain soy lecithin, an allergen not listed on labels. This misbranding could cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275015-nuevo-garcia-foods-recalls-pulled-pork-due-to-undeclared-soy.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275015-nuevo-garcia-foods-recalls-pulled-pork-due-to-undeclared-soy · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #032-2023

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“Nuevo Garcia Foods Recalls Pulled Pork Due to Undeclared Soy Allergen.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275015-nuevo-garcia-foods-recalls-pulled-pork-due-to-undeclared-soy. Based on USDA FSIS recall #032-2023 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/nuevo-garcia-foods-llc-recalls-fully-cooked-pulled-pork-product-due-misbranding-and).

Why it’s dangerous

The product contains soy lecithin, a known allergen, which was not declared on the label before cooking. This misbranding means some consumers might unknowingly eat it and experience allergic reactions.

Who’s affected

Consumers who bought pulled pork products labeled 'H-E-B SMOKEHOUSE FULLY COOKED SMOKED SEASONED PULLED PORK WITH BBQ SAUCE' with specific lot codes from H-E-B stores in Texas are affected. People with soy allergies are at higher risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for 2-lb packages labeled 'H-E-B SMOKEHOUSE FULLY COOKED SMOKED SEASONED PULLED PORK WITH BBQ SAUCE' with lot code '3135' and Best By Dates 8/18/2023, 8/25/2023, or 9/1/2023.

  • Brand
    Nuevo Garcia Foods
  • Category
    Meat & poultry
Based on the official USDA FSIS remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop using it now

    Discard or return the recalled pulled pork products to avoid potential allergic reactions.

Official remedy

What USDA FSIS says to do

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe to eat?

No, the product contains an undeclared allergen (soy lecithin) that could cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Consumers are urged not to consume it.

What should I do if I have this product?

Discard or return the product to the place of purchase to avoid potential allergic reactions.

Are there any reported injuries from this product?

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

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Contact Nuevo Garcia Foods

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

Subject: Recall 032-2023 — Nuevo Garcia Foods Nuevo Garcia Foods

Hello,

I own a Nuevo Garcia Foods that is covered by recall 032-2023 from Nuevo Garcia Foods.

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 #032-2023 (July 21, 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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