Santa Fe Importers, Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
USDA FSIS recalls 1,589 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken meatballs due to soy allergen not declared on labels. Consumers urged not to consume and dispose of products.
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misbranding and an undeclared allergen
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What happened, in plain English
Santa Fe Importers is recalling ready-to-eat chicken meatballs because they contain soy, a known allergen, which was not listed on the product labels. This misbranding could cause allergic reactions in people with soy allergies, so consumers should stop using these products. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275967-santa-fe-importers-recalls-ready-to-eat-chicken-products-undeclared.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275967-santa-fe-importers-recalls-ready-to-eat-chicken-products-undeclared · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #050-2019
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“Santa Fe Importers Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products: Undeclared Soy Allergen.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275967-santa-fe-importers-recalls-ready-to-eat-chicken-products-undeclared. Based on USDA FSIS recall #050-2019 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/santa-fe-importers-inc--recalls-ready-eat-chicken-products-due-misbranding-and).
Why it’s dangerous
The meatballs contain soy lecithin, a common allergen, that was not declared on the product labels. This misbranding means people with soy allergies could consume the product without knowing, potentially causing allergic reactions.
Who’s affected
People who purchased these chicken meatballs at restaurants or stores are affected. Those with soy allergies are at higher risk of allergic reactions.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for labels with establishment number EST. P-4118 and packaging date 04/24/2019. The products were sold to Lemonade restaurants and distributed in California.
- Brand
Santa Fe Importers- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Products
Do not consume the recalled chicken meatballs; they should be thrown away or returned 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 from consumption of these products.
How can I check if I have the recalled product?
Look for labels with establishment number EST. P-4118 and packaging date 04/24/2019. The products were sold to Lemonade restaurants in California.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Throw away or return the product to the place of purchase; do not consume it.
Contact Santa Fe Importers
We’ve drafted a message you can send Santa Fe Importers to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 050-2019 — Santa Fe Importers Santa Fe Importers Hello, I own a Santa Fe Importers that is covered by recall 050-2019 from Santa Fe Importers. 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 #050-2019 (May 7, 2019)
- 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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