Tucson Tamale Wholesale Company, LLC Recall: Plastic pieces (1-2 cm) were discovered inside cans of tomatoes which were used to make two types of tamales.

🇺🇸 United States

1. November 12, 2020 - Recall initiated
2. December 9, 2020 - Reported by source
3. March 3, 2021 - Recall terminated

Official source record

Agency

FDA

Dataset

FDA Food Enforcement (Recalls)

Recall number

F-0147-2021

Event ID

86752

Status

Terminated

Classification

Class II

Company

Tucson Tamale Wholesale Company, LLC

Product description

Tucson Tamale Blue Corn & Veggie Tamales (2 Pack), 11 OZ (312g), plastic bag, UPC 8 53437 00234, Keep Frozen, 6 packs/box (case)

Quantity

243 - 2 packs

Reason

Plastic pieces (1-2 cm) were discovered inside cans of tomatoes which were used to make two types of tamales.

Recall initiation date

November 12, 2020

Report date

December 9, 2020

Classification date

Not published in this source record

Termination date

March 3, 2021

Distribution pattern

Nationwide.

UPC, lot, and code information

Lot code: F20309 Exp 11/05/22

Voluntary or mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification method

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Source last updated

Not tracked separately from the Public Health Trace retrieval date below

Public Health Trace retrieval date

July 18, 2026 ET

Other products recalled under this same event

This recall shares FDA event ID 86752 with 1 other product entry in Public Health Trace.

Responsible company: Tucson Tamale Wholesale Company, LLC

Other recalls from Tucson Tamale Wholesale Company, LLC

Where this information comes from

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Technical source data

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Retrieved by Public Health Trace: July 18, 2026 ET

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