Ganaderos Borges, Inc. Recalls Pork Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
USDA FSIS recalls 14,760 lbs of pork patties for institutional use due to possible metal contamination. Consumers are urged not to consume these products and should discard or return them.
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possible contamination with extraneous materials, specifically metal
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What happened, in plain English
Ganaderos Borges is recalling pork patties sold to institutions in Puerto Rico that may contain metal. This contamination could cause injury if swallowed, so affected consumers should stop using these products immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275900-ganaderos-borges-pork-patties-recall-possible-metal-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275900-ganaderos-borges-pork-patties-recall-possible-metal-contamination-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #109-2018
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“Ganaderos Borges Pork Patties Recall: Possible Metal Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275900-ganaderos-borges-pork-patties-recall-possible-metal-contamination-risk. Based on USDA FSIS recall #109-2018 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/ganaderos-borges-inc.-recalls-pork-products-due-possible-foreign-matter).
Why it’s dangerous
The pork patties may contain metal fragments that could cause injury if swallowed. The contamination was discovered after a school reported receiving the product, but no injuries have been reported yet.
Who’s affected
Institutional buyers in Puerto Rico who purchased pork patties from Ganaderos Borges between October 26 and November 6, 2018. School food service providers are most at risk as the products were distributed to schools.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for pork patties for institutional use only with the Ganaderos Borges logo, stamped with production date 26 OCT 2018 and expiration date 16/11/18. These products have establishment number EST. M32170 inside the USDA inspection mark.
- Brand
Ganaderos Borges- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
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Discard or return the pork patties to the place of purchase immediately.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to eat?
No, the pork patties may contain metal fragments that could cause injury if swallowed. Consumers are urged not to consume them.
How can I check if I have the recalled product?
Look for pork patties for institutional use only with the Ganaderos Borges logo, stamped with production date 26 OCT 2018 and expiration date 16/11/18.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Discard or return the pork patties to the place of purchase immediately.
Contact Ganaderos Borges
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ganaderos Borges to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 109-2018 — Ganaderos Borges Ganaderos Borges Hello, I own a Ganaderos Borges that is covered by recall 109-2018 from Ganaderos Borges. 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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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 #109-2018 (November 6, 2018)
- 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.