Distribuidora El Paisano Import, LLC, Recalls Ineligible Ready-To-Eat Pork Rind Product Imported from Guatemala
USDA FSIS recalls 1,715 pounds of ready-to-eat pork rind from Guatemala due to import violation. Consumers urged not to consume; product lacks USDA inspection.
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Import Violation
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What happened, in plain English
Distribuidora El Paisano is recalling pork rind products imported from Guatemala that don't meet U.S. meat import rules. This product has no USDA inspection mark and was found in stores during routine checks. Consumers should throw it away or return it to the store. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275023-recall-ineligible-guatemalan-pork-rind-product-import-violation.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275023-recall-ineligible-guatemalan-pork-rind-product-import-violation · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #025-2023
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“Recall: Ineligible Guatemalan Pork Rind Product - Import Violation.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275023-recall-ineligible-guatemalan-pork-rind-product-import-violation. Based on USDA FSIS recall #025-2023 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/distribuidora-el-paisano-import-llc-recalls-ineligible-ready-eat-pork-rind-product).
Why it’s dangerous
Guatemala is not eligible to export meat products to the U.S., so this pork rind product lacks a USDA inspection mark. The product was found in stores during routine FSIS checks but there have been no confirmed reports of injuries from eating it.
Who’s affected
People who bought pork rind products labeled 'TorTrix Con Chicharrón' in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, or Rhode Island. Those most at risk are consumers who have the product in their pantries.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for 5.3 oz. foil pouches labeled 'TorTrix Con Chicharrón' sold in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, or Rhode Island. The product does not have a USDA inspection mark or establishment number.
- Brand
Distribuidora El Paisano- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Throw away or return the product to the store where you purchased it.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased this product are urged not to consume it.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to eat?
No, the product was imported from Guatemala, which is not eligible to export meat to the U.S. It lacks a USDA inspection mark and has been recalled.
How do I know if I have the recalled product?
Check for 5.3 oz. foil pouches labeled 'TorTrix Con Chicharrón' sold in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, or Rhode Island. The product does not have a USDA inspection mark.
Can I still eat this product?
No, consumers are urged not to consume it. The product should be thrown away or returned to the store.
Contact Distribuidora El Paisano
We’ve drafted a message you can send Distribuidora El Paisano to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 025-2023 — Distribuidora El Paisano Distribuidora El Paisano Hello, I own a Distribuidora El Paisano that is covered by recall 025-2023 from Distribuidora El Paisano. The official recall notice states: Consumers who have purchased this product are urged not to consume it. 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 #025-2023 (June 20, 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.