HEALTH ALERT Food recall · Reported 2 May 2024 · USDA FSIS
Array products recalled
Array is recalling Array. The recall was initiated on 2 May 2024 and the FDA has classified it as Public Health Alert.
Recall details
- Recall number
- FSIS-PHA-05022024-01
- Recalling firm
- Array
- Classification
- Public Health Alert
- Status
- Completed
- Recall initiated
- 2 May 2024
- Reported
- 2 May 2024
- USDA notice type
- Public Health Alert
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Pork
Timeline
| 2 May 2024 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 2 May 2024 | Published in enforcement report | +0 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Array. WASHINGTON, May. 2, 2024 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns of raw pork chorizo products that may be contaminated with a foreign material, specifically hard plastic and metal. FSIS is issuing a public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that this product should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because the product is no longer available for purchase. The raw pork chorizo items were produced on February 12, 2024. The following product is subject to the public health alert [view labels]: 12-oz. vacuum-sealed packages containing "LEAN apco BRAND MEATS ALL NATURAL PREMIUM CHORIZO" with the best-by date of 5/12/24. The product bears the establishment number "EST. 602" inside the USDA mark of inspection. The product was distributed to H-E-B grocery stores in Texas. The problem was discovered after the firm notified FSIS that it had received a consumer complaint reporting that pieces of hard plastic and metal were found in the raw pork chorizo product. There have been no confirmed reports of injury or illness due to consumption of this product. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers' refrigerators or freezers. Consumers who have purchased this product are urged not to consume them. This product should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Consume
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the USDA
Array
Where it was distributed
Array
Stores named: H-E-B, Online Retailers
Questions about this recall
Is Array recalled?
Yes. Array recalled Array on 2 May 2024. The recall is Public Health Alert and its status is Completed. Recall number FSIS-PHA-05022024-01.
Why was it recalled?
Array. WASHINGTON, May. 2, 2024 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns of raw pork chorizo products that may be contaminated with a foreign material, specifically hard plastic and metal. FSIS is issuing a public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that this product should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because the product is no longer available for purchase. The raw pork chorizo items were produced on February 12, 2024. The following product is subject to the public health alert [view labels]: 12-oz. vacuum-sealed packages containing "LEAN apco BRAND MEATS ALL NATURAL PREMIUM CHORIZO" with the best-by date of 5/12/24. The product bears the establishment number "EST. 602" inside the USDA mark of inspection. The product was distributed to H-E-B grocery stores in Texas. The problem was discovered after the firm notified FSIS that it had received a consumer complaint reporting that pieces of hard plastic and metal were found in the raw pork chorizo product. There have been no confirmed reports of injury or illness due to consumption of this product. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers' refrigerators or freezers. Consumers who have purchased this product are urged not to consume them. This product should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Consume
Where was it sold?
Array
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Public Health Alert mean?
A USDA Public Health Alert is issued when a recall cannot be requested, for example when the product is no longer on sale, but consumers still need to know.
Read the official USDA FSIS notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. USDA data is public domain. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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