FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Chicken and Pork Tamales Containing FDA-Regulated Diced Tomatoes in Puree That Have Been Recalled Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
USDA FSIS recalls chicken and pork tamales with possible hard plastic contamination. Consumers should stop using these products immediately to avoid choking or dental injury.
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concerns that the products may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically hard plastic
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What happened, in plain English
USDA FSIS has recalled certain chicken and pork tamales that may contain hard plastic pieces. This could cause choking or damage to teeth and gums if ingested. Consumers should not eat these products and dispose of them safely. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275234-recall-tucson-tamale-chicken-pork-tamales-with-hard-plastic-choking.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275234-recall-tucson-tamale-chicken-pork-tamales-with-hard-plastic-choking · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #PHA-11152020-01
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“Recall: Tucson Tamale Chicken & Pork Tamales with Hard Plastic Choking Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275234-recall-tucson-tamale-chicken-pork-tamales-with-hard-plastic-choking. Based on USDA FSIS recall #PHA-11152020-01 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-chicken-and-pork-tamales-containing-fda-regulated).
Why it’s dangerous
The products may contain hard plastic pieces that can cause choking, dental injuries, or gum damage if swallowed. This contamination was found in the diced tomatoes in puree used in the tamales.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased the recalled chicken or pork tamales between October 22, 2020 and November 9, 2020. Children and young children are at higher risk due to choking hazards.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for tamales with labels like 'TUCSON TAMALE GREEN CHILE CHICKEN TAMALE' or 'TUCSON TAMALE Green Chile Pork & Cheese Tamales' with specific lot codes and sell-by dates listed in the recall notice.
- Brand
Tucson Tamale- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
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Immediately discard or return the recalled tamales to avoid potential choking or dental injury from hard plastic pieces.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Questions people ask
Are there any confirmed injuries from this recall?
No confirmed reports of adverse reactions have been reported due to consumption of these products.
What specific lot codes and dates are affected?
The affected products have specific lot codes (e.g., F20296, F20309) and sell-by dates (e.g., 10/23/22, 11/05/22) as listed in the recall notice.
How can I check if my tamales are recalled?
Check the label for the product name, lot code, and sell-by date. If it matches the specific details listed in the recall notice, it is affected.
Contact Tucson Tamale
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tucson Tamale to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall PHA-11152020-01 — Tucson Tamale Tucson Tamale Hello, I own a Tucson Tamale that is covered by recall PHA-11152020-01 from Tucson Tamale. 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 #PHA-11152020-01 (November 15, 2020)
- 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.