Chicharrones J&J Pork Lard Products Recall: Undeclared Allergen and Misbranding
USDA FSIS recalls pork lard products from Chicharrones J&J due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen (milk and sodium nitrite). Consumers are urged not to consume these products.
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What happened, in plain English
Chicharrones J&J is recalling approximately 2,064 pounds of pork lard products because they contain milk and sodium nitrite, which are not declared on the labels. This misbranding and undeclared allergen could cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275624-chicharrones-j-j-pork-lard-products-recall-undeclared-allergen-and.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275624-chicharrones-j-j-pork-lard-products-recall-undeclared-allergen-and · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #094-2016
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“Chicharrones J&J Pork Lard Products Recall: Undeclared Allergen and Misbranding.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275624-chicharrones-j-j-pork-lard-products-recall-undeclared-allergen-and. Based on USDA FSIS recall #094-2016 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/chicharrones-jj-recalls-rendered-animal-fat-pork-lard-products-due-misbranding-and).
Why it’s dangerous
The products contain milk and sodium nitrite, which are not listed on the labels. This misbranding means consumers with allergies to these ingredients could experience allergic reactions if they consume the products.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased Chicharrones J&J pork lard products in California between June 16, 2016 and October 12, 2016. People with milk or sodium nitrite allergies are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for products labeled 'Chicharrones J&J Rendered Animal Fat' in 1-lb, 2-lb, or 3-lb plastic tubs with establishment number EST. 31638 inside the USDA mark of inspection.
- Brand
Chicharrones J&J- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop using it now
Discard or return the recalled pork lard products to the place of purchase.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in California.
USDA FSIS distribution: “California”
States: California.
Recall timeline
FSIS closed this recall in 2016.
- FSIS closed the recall
- USDA FSIS announced the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Are there any reported injuries from this product?
No confirmed reports of illness or adverse reactions have been reported.
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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 #094-2016 (October 12, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 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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