Empanadas Valrico Inc. Recalls Beef and Chicken Empanada Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection
USDA recalls 6,247 pounds of un-inspected beef and chicken empanadas produced without federal inspection. Consumers urged not to eat these products, which may be in freezers. Products shipped to Florida retailers.
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Produced Without Benefit of Inspection
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What happened, in plain English
Empanadas Valrico is recalling beef and chicken empanadas made without federal inspection. These products lack the USDA mark of inspection and could pose food safety risks if consumed. Consumers should throw away or return these items to avoid potential illness. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275077-empanadas-valrico-recall-uninspected-beef-and-chicken-empanadas-risk-food.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275077-empanadas-valrico-recall-uninspected-beef-and-chicken-empanadas-risk-food · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #033-2022
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“Empanadas Valrico Recall: Uninspected Beef and Chicken Empanadas Risk Food Safety.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275077-empanadas-valrico-recall-uninspected-beef-and-chicken-empanadas-risk-food. Based on USDA FSIS recall #033-2022 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/empanadas-valrico-inc--recalls-beef-and-chicken-empanada-products-produced-without).
Why it’s dangerous
These empanadas were produced in a facility that does not undergo USDA inspections, so they lack the required food safety markings. Without federal oversight, there's a risk of harmful bacteria or pathogens that could cause foodborne illness if consumed.
Who’s affected
Consumers who bought these empanadas in Florida between March and September 2022. People with food allergies or compromised immune systems are at higher risk from potential contamination.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for empanadas with 'Empanadas Valrico STEAK EMPANADAS' or 'Empanadas Valrico CHICKEN EMPANADAS' on the label. Check for 'BEST BEFORE' dates before January 30, 2023, and packages weighing 1.6 or 4.6 pounds.
- Brand
Empanadas Valrico- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Now
Throw away or return the recalled empanadas to avoid potential food safety risks.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Questions people ask
Are these empanadas safe to eat?
No, these empanadas were produced without federal inspection and lack the USDA mark of inspection. They are not safe to consume.
How can I check if I have the recalled product?
Check for empanadas labeled 'Empanadas Valrico STEAK EMPANADAS' or 'Empanadas Valrico CHICKEN EMPANADAS' with 'BEST BEFORE' dates before January 30, 2023, and packages of 1.6 or 4.6 pounds.
Where can I get more information about this recall?
Contact Empanadas Valrico at (813) 408-0884 or empanadasvalrico@gmail.com for details about the recall.
Contact Empanadas Valrico
We’ve drafted a message you can send Empanadas Valrico to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 033-2022 — Empanadas Valrico Empanadas Valrico Hello, I own a Empanadas Valrico that is covered by recall 033-2022 from Empanadas Valrico. 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 #033-2022 (September 23, 2022)
- 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.