PlainRecalls
FDA Food Moderate Class II Terminated

Chef Pineiro's Sofrito con Cilantro, with Coriander, NET WT./PESO NETO 12 oz (340g) and NET WT./PESO NETO 32 oz (907g)

Reported: December 18, 2019 Initiated: November 12, 2019 #F-0232-2020

Product Description

Chef Pineiro's Sofrito con Cilantro, with Coriander, NET WT./PESO NETO 12 oz (340g) and NET WT./PESO NETO 32 oz (907g)

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Recalling Firm
AC Culinary Group LLC.
Units Affected
23,040 units (12 oz) and 9,720 units (32 oz)
Distribution
US distribution only (Puerto Rico).
Location
Catano, PR

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Chef Pineiro's Sofrito con Cilantro, with Coriander, NET WT./PESO NETO 12 oz (340g) and NET WT./PESO NETO 32 oz (907g). Recalled by AC Culinary Group LLC.. Units affected: 23,040 units (12 oz) and 9,720 units (32 oz).
Why was this product recalled?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on December 18, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0232-2020.