AC Culinary Group LLC. recalls Chef Pineiro's Ajo con Cilantro, with Coriander, NET WT./PESO NETO 8 oz (233g) and NET WT./PESO NETO 32 oz (907g)
Chef Pineiro's Ajo con Cilantro (8oz & 32oz) with metal filament in bottles. Recalled lots #8,9,14,15,21 exp 10/2020. Stop using to avoid injury.
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The firm received a customer complaint describing a metal filament in a bottle of one lot of Sofrito Cilantro 32 oz. Further investigation determined that the same type of metal filament was found in raw material (dehydrated minced onion) used in the manufacture of Sofrito Cilantro 32 oz and other products.
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What happened, in plain English
Chef Pineiro's Ajo con Cilantro (8oz and 32oz) is recalled because metal filaments were found in some bottles. This could cause injury if the metal piece is ingested. Consumers should stop using the recalled lots to avoid potential harm. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/16262-chef-pineiro-s-ajo-con-cilantro-recall-metal-filament-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/16262-chef-pineiro-s-ajo-con-cilantro-recall-metal-filament-hazard · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0234-2020
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“Chef Pineiro's Ajo con Cilantro Recall: Metal Filament Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/16262-chef-pineiro-s-ajo-con-cilantro-recall-metal-filament-hazard. Based on FDA recall #F-0234-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0234-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Metal filaments were found in bottles of the product, which could be ingested if the product is consumed. This poses a risk of injury from the metal piece being swallowed or causing internal damage.
Who’s affected
Anyone who owns or uses the recalled lots of Chef Pineiro's Ajo con Cilantro (8oz and 32oz) from the listed expiration dates. People who consume the product after the recall is issued are at risk of injury from the metal filament.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the product label for the expiration date (10/2020) and lot numbers #8, #9, #14, #15, or #21. The product is labeled as Chef Pineiro's Ajo con Cilantro with Coriander, 8oz (233g) or 32oz (907g).
- Brand
Chef Pineiro's- Category
Food
All 4 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
US distribution only (Puerto Rico).
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-0232-2020 | Chef Pineiro's Sofrito con Cilantro, with Coriander, NET WT./PESO NETO 12 oz (340g) and NET WT./PESO NETO 32 oz (907g); Lots # 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 21 and 22 Exp 4/2020` | 23,040 units (12 oz) and 9,720 units (32 oz) |
| F-0233-2020 | Chef Pineiro's Sofrito con Albahaca, with Basil, NET WT./PESO NETO 12 oz (340g) and NET WT./PESO NETO 32 oz (907g); Lots # 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 21 and 22 Exp 4/2020` | 13,440 units (12 oz) and 6,804 (32 oz) |
| F-0234-2020 | Chef Pineiro's Ajo con Cilantro, with Coriander, NET WT./PESO NETO 8 oz (233g) and NET WT./PESO NETO 32 oz (907g); Lots # 8, 9, 14, 15, and 21 Exp 10/2020 | 14,088 units (8 oz) and 1944 units (32 oz) |
| F-0235-2020 | Chef Pineiro's Ajo con Albahaca, with Basil, NET WT./PESO NETO 8 oz (233g) and NET WT./PESO NETO 32 oz (907g); Lots # 8, 9, 14, 15, and 21 Exp 10/2020 | 12,000 units (8 oz) and 1,944 units (32 oz) |
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Now
Immediately stop using the recalled lots of Chef Pineiro's Ajo con Cilantro (8oz and 32oz) with lot numbers #8, #9, #14, #15, or #21 that expire 10/2020.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to eat?
No, the recalled lots contain metal filaments that could cause injury if ingested.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Stop using the product immediately and do not consume it.
How can I check if my product is recalled?
Check the product label for the expiration date (10/2020) and lot numbers #8, #9, #14, #15, or #21.
Contact Chef Pineiro's
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chef Pineiro's to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0234-2020 — Chef Pineiro's Chef Pineiro's Hello, I own a Chef Pineiro's that is covered by recall F-0234-2020 from Chef Pineiro's. 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-0234-2020 (November 12, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0234-2020 to see it in context.
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