Demaiz Inc. Recalls Beef And Pork Tamale Products Due To Misbranding And Undeclared Allergen
USDA recalls 20,759 pounds of beef and pork tamales from Demaiz Inc. due to sesame seeds not being declared on labels. Consumers urged to stop using these products.
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misbranding and undeclared allergen
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What happened, in plain English
Demaiz Inc. is recalling beef and pork tamales that contain sesame seeds but were not labeled as allergens. This poses a risk for people with sesame allergies who might unknowingly consume the product. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275142-mex-tamale-foods-beef-and-pork-tamales-recall-sesame-allergen.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275142-mex-tamale-foods-beef-and-pork-tamales-recall-sesame-allergen · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #040-2021
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“Mex-tamale Foods Beef and Pork Tamales Recall: Sesame Allergen Not Declared.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275142-mex-tamale-foods-beef-and-pork-tamales-recall-sesame-allergen. Based on USDA FSIS recall #040-2021 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/demaiz-inc.-recalls-beef-and-pork-tamale-products-due-misbranding-and-undeclared).
Why it’s dangerous
The tamales contain sesame seeds, a common allergen, but this was not listed on the product labels. Consumers with sesame allergies could experience allergic reactions if they unknowingly eat the product.
Who’s affected
People who purchased these tamales from retailers in Northern California between September 20 and October 14, 2021. Those with sesame allergies are at highest risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for products labeled 'MEX-TAMALES FOODS' with 6oz or 8oz pork or beef tamales wrapped in inedible corn husk. Products bear establishment number 'EST. 45434' inside the USDA inspection mark.
- Brand
Mex-tamale Foods- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Now
Throw away or return the recalled tamales to the place of purchase.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Questions people ask
Are there any reported injuries from this product?
No confirmed reports of adverse reactions have been reported.
How can I check if I have the recalled product?
Check for products labeled 'MEX-TAMALES FOODS' with 6oz or 8oz pork or beef tamales wrapped in inedible corn husk, bearing establishment number 'EST. 45434' inside the USDA inspection mark.
Where were these products sold?
These products were shipped to retail locations in Northern California.
Contact Mex-tamale Foods
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mex-tamale Foods to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 040-2021 — Mex-tamale Foods Mex-tamale Foods Hello, I own a Mex-tamale Foods that is covered by recall 040-2021 from Mex-tamale 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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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 #040-2021 (October 20, 2021)
- 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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