Lower riskMeat & poultry recall · USDA FSIS · Published May 31, 2019
Los Hernandez Tamales Recall: Chicken and Pork Products Without Federal Inspection
USDA FSIS recalls 9,090 pounds of chicken and pork tamales produced without federal inspection. Consumers urged not to consume; products should be thrown away or returned.
Los Hernandez Tamales LLC is recalling approximately 9,090 pounds of chicken and pork tamales produced without federal inspection. These products were made between December 2018 and May 2019 and may have been sold to consumers. The recall is because the products were not inspected by the USDA, which could pose health risks. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275983-los-hernandez-tamales-recall-chicken-and-pork-products-without-federal.
“Los Hernandez Tamales Recall: Chicken and Pork Products Without Federal Inspection.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275983-los-hernandez-tamales-recall-chicken-and-pork-products-without-federal. Based on USDA FSIS recall #062-2019 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/los-hernandez-tamales-llc-recalls-chicken-and-pork-products-produced-without-benefit).
The Food Safety and Inspection Service announced on May 31, 2019, that Los Hernandez Tamales is recalling approximately 9,090 pounds of chicken and pork tamales produced without federal inspection. Consumers are urged not to consume the products.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Los Hernandez
Product: 30-lb. boxes of Los Hernandez Authentic Pork TAMALES Hand Made
Product: 30-lb. boxes of Los Hernandez Authentic Chicken TAMALES Hand Made
Production dates: Dec. 3, 2018 through Feb. 7, 2019
What to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
The hazard
The products were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Shanghai Ravioli Buffalo Chicken Products Recalled: Produced Without Inspection (2026-08-26), Gangothri Pickled Meat Recall: Uninspected RTE Products (2026-08-17), and Star Meat Delivery Recalls Unsafe Raw Meat Products Without USDA Inspection (2026-09-22).
How to tell if you have this one
Look for 30-lb. boxes labeled 'Los Hernandez Authentic Pork Tamales Hand Made' or 'Los Hernandez Authentic Chicken Tamales Hand Made'. These were sold from December 2018 through May 2019 and may have been packaged at a restaurant in Union Gap, Washington.
Brand
Los Hernandez Tamales
Category
Meat & poultry
Based on the official USDA FSIS remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Throw away or return the recalled tamales to the place of purchase.
Official remedy
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 Washington.
Listed by the agency
Not listed
USDA FSIS distribution: “Washington”
States: Washington.
Recall timeline
FSIS closed this recall in 2019.
1FSIS closed the recall
2USDA FSIS announced the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Subject: Recall 062-2019 — Los Hernandez Tamales Recall: Chicken and Pork Products Without Federal Inspection
Hello,
I own a Los Hernandez Tamales Recall: Chicken and Pork Products Without Federal Inspection that is covered by recall 062-2019 from Los Hernandez Tamales.
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.
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.
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