32,000 pounds of meat recalled nationwide over false inspection markings

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A New Jersey company is recalling thousands of pounds of meat distributed in retail and restaurant locations nationwide that bear false inspection marks.

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on Aug. 20 that a recall is in effect for 32,000 pounds of various meat products originating from Sabrositos Hondurenos, LLC out of New Jersey. The meat products were distributed without going through a federal inspection and have false USDA inspection marks on them.

The FSIS reports the recalled meat products have the false establishment number "Est. 1785" printed on them and should be considered unsafe to eat and misbranded. Meat products included in the recall include chorizo/sausage, pork chops and ribs that were produced on various dates before Aug. 20. The recall includes the following items:

• 14-oz. vacuum-sealed packages containing homestyle chorizo labeled “OLANCHO Chorizo Suelto Olanchano SABROCITOS HONDUREÑOS.”
• 14-oz. vacuum-sealed packages containing smoked pork chops labeled “OLANCHO Chuleta Ahumada Olanchana SABROCITOS HONDUREÑOS.”
• 14-oz. vacuum-sealed packages containing smoked chorizo labeled “OLANCHO Chorizo Ahumado Olanchano SABROCITOS HONDUREÑOS.”
• 14-oz. vacuum-sealed packages containing cased homestyle chorizo, labeled “OLANCHO Chorizo Olanchano Criollo SABROCITOS HONDUREÑOS.”
• 14-oz. vacuum-sealed packages containing smoked BBQ spicy chorizo labeled “OLANCHO Chorizo Parrillero SABROCITOS HONDUREÑOS.”
• 14-oz. vacuum-sealed packages containing smoked ribs labeled “OLANCHO Costilla Ahumada Olanchana SABROCITOS HONDUREÑOS.”

The FSIS said the products were shipped out to retail stores and restaurants across the nation. FSIS investigators discovered the problem during routine surveillance duties.

"Food produced without inspection may contain undeclared allergens, harmful bacteria, or other contaminants that put consumer health and safety at risk. FSIS is concerned that some products may be in consumer and restaurant refrigerators or freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them and restaurants are urged not to serve them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase."

FSIS press release excerpt

People who have questions about the recalled meat products are encouraged to contact Sabrositos Hondurenos by calling 908-274-4206. You can also contact the USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline by calling 888-674-6854 or by sending an email to mphotline@usda.gov. To view product labels and items included in the recall, check out the document below:

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