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High RiskReported September 25, 2023

• 100g foil pouch packages containing “DEL RANCHO CHICHARRONES AUTE…

Recalled by an unnamed company

Meat & poultry recall

Recalled product

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Class I — most serious

There is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.

The recalling company has recalled • 100g foil pouch packages containing “DEL RANCHO CHICHARRONES AUTE…, according to data published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS). The recall was reported on September 25, 2023 and was initiated on September 25, 2023. It is classified as a Class I recall, which means there is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.

Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the USDA record linked further down this page.

What was recalled?

This recall covers • 100g foil pouch packages containing “DEL RANCHO CHICHARRONES AUTE…, with approximately 22 lbs recovered affected. The company behind the recall is The recalling company. The USDA describes the product as: “• 100g foil pouch packages containing “DEL RANCHO CHICHARRONES AUTENTICOS 100% PRODUCTO DE CERDO.””

Why was • 100g foil pouch packages containing “DEL RANCHO CHICHARRONES AUTE… recalled?

According to the USDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Import Violation. EDITOR'S NOTE: October 4, 2023 – Details of this recall were updated to expand the distribution of the product to retailers in Alabama and Florida. WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2023 – Del Valle Import and Export, LLC, a distributor and importer located in Kenner, La., is recalling approx….”

What should you do?

If you think you may have bought • 100g foil pouch packages containing “DEL RANCHO CHICHARRONES AUTE…, compare it against the product description and identifying codes before using it.

The general guidance for a matching product is to stop using it and follow the instructions in the official USDA recall notice, which may include a repair, replacement, refund, or safe disposal. When in doubt, contact The recalling company or your local health authority.

About this recall

This recall was distributed in Texas, Alabama, Florida. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public USDA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the USDA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.

Full recall details

Status
Completed
Date reported
September 25, 2023
Recall started
September 25, 2023
Distributed in
Texas, Alabama, Florida
What was recalled
• 100g foil pouch packages containing “DEL RANCHO CHICHARRONES AUTENTICOS 100% PRODUCTO DE CERDO.”
Why it was recalled (as stated by the USDA)
Import Violation. EDITOR'S NOTE: October 4, 2023 – Details of this recall were updated to expand the distribution of the product to retailers in Alabama and Florida. WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2023 – Del Valle Import and Export, LLC, a distributor and importer located in Kenner, La., is recalling approximately 1,271 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) pork chicharrones product that was imported from Honduras, a country ineligibl…Show full text ▾Import Violation. EDITOR'S NOTE: October 4, 2023 – Details of this recall were updated to expand the distribution of the product to retailers in Alabama and Florida. WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2023 – Del Valle Import and Export, LLC, a distributor and importer located in Kenner, La., is recalling approximately 1,271 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) pork chicharrones product that was imported from Honduras, a country ineligible to export pork products to the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The following product is subject to recall, regardless of the product date [ view label ]: 100g foil pouch packages containing “DEL RANCHO CHICHARRONES AUTENTICOS 100% PRODUCTO DE CERDO.” The product subject to recall does not bear an establishment number nor a USDA mark of inspection. This item was shipped to distributors and retail locations in Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. The problem was discovered during a routine FSIS surveillance activity at a retail store where the agency found the pork chicharrones product from Honduras. Honduras is not eligible to export pork products to the U.S. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ pantries. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls . Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Wendy Arevalo, Receptionist, Del Valle Import and Export, LLC, at 504-468-2167 or email at wendyarevalo@delvallenola.com . Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov . For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/ .
Amount recalled
22 lbs recovered

What you can do

Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.

Quick answers

Why was • 100g foil pouch packages containing “DEL RANCHO CHICHARRONES AUTE… recalled?+

According to the USDA: Import Violation.

How serious is this recall?+

Class I — most serious. There is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.

What should I do if I have • 100g foil pouch packages containing “DEL RANCHO CHICHARRONES AUTE…?+

Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.

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View the official USDA notice

Opens the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) data for this recall.

Recall number: USDA-046-2023. Information last synced from the FDA on July 6, 2026.