Tucson Tamale Wholesale Company, LLC recalls Tucson Tamale Blue Corn & Veggie Tamales (2 Pack), 11 OZ (312g), plastic bag, UPC 8 53437 00234, Keep Frozen, 6
Tucson Tamale Wholesale Company recalls 2-packs of blue corn and veggie tamales due to plastic pieces found in tomatoes used for production. Keep frozen until 11/05/22.
Lower-risk recall
Plastic pieces (1-2 cm) were discovered inside cans of tomatoes which were used to make two types of tamales.
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What happened, in plain English
Tucson Tamale Wholesale Company is recalling two packs of blue corn and veggie tamales because plastic pieces were found in the tomatoes used to make them. This could cause choking or injury if eaten. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/15026-tucson-tamale-blue-corn-veggie-tamales-recall-plastic-pieces-in.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/15026-tucson-tamale-blue-corn-veggie-tamales-recall-plastic-pieces-in · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0147-2021
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“Tucson Tamale Blue Corn & Veggie Tamales Recall: Plastic Pieces in Tomatoes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/15026-tucson-tamale-blue-corn-veggie-tamales-recall-plastic-pieces-in. Based on FDA recall #F-0147-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0147-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The plastic pieces (1-2 cm) were discovered in the tomatoes used to make the tamales. If eaten, they could cause choking or injury.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased the recalled tamales from stores or online. Children and people with small mouths are at higher risk of choking.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the UPC 8 53437 00234 on the plastic bag. The tamales were sold in 2-packs, 11 oz (312g), and must be kept frozen until 11/05/22.
- Brand
Tucson Tamale- Product
Tucson Tamale Blue Corn & Veggie Tamales (2 Pack), 11 OZ (312g), plastic bag, UPC 8 53437 00234, Keep Frozen, 6- Category
Food
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Nationwide.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-0147-2021 | Tucson Tamale Blue Corn & Veggie Tamales (2 Pack), 11 OZ (312g), plastic bag, UPC 8 53437 00234, Keep Frozen, 6 packs/box (case); Lot code: F20309 Exp 11/05/22 | 243 - 2 packs |
| F-0148-2021 | Tucson Tamale Blue Corn, Veggie & Cheese Tamales (2 Pack), 11 OZ (312g), plastic bag, UPC 8 53437 00233, Keep Frozen, 6 packs/box (case); Lot code: F20302 Exp 10/29/2022 | 129 - 2 packs |
What to do — step by step
Check for Plastic Pieces
Inspect the tamales for plastic pieces (1-2 cm) that could cause choking.
Questions people ask
Are the tamales safe to eat?
No, the tamales contain plastic pieces that could cause choking or injury if eaten.
When were the tamales recalled?
The tamales were recalled as of the date of this notice, with the expiration date of 11/05/22.
How can I tell if I have the recalled tamales?
Look for the UPC 8 53437 00234 on the plastic bag. The tamales were sold in 2-packs, 11 oz (312g), and must be kept frozen until 11/05/22.
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 F-0147-2021 — Tucson Tamale Tucson Tamale Blue Corn & Veggie Tamales (2 Pack), 11 OZ (312g), plastic bag, UPC 8 5 Hello, I own a Tucson Tamale Blue Corn & Veggie Tamales (2 Pack), 11 OZ (312g), plastic bag, UPC 8 53437 00234, Keep Frozen, 6 that is covered by recall F-0147-2021 from Tucson Tamale. 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 FDA 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: FDA Recall #F-0147-2021 (November 12, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0147-2021 to see it in context.
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