10.9-lb. plastic-lined boxes containing 50 frozen tamales and label…

La Guadalupana has recalled 10.9-lb. plastic-lined boxes containing 50 frozen tamales and label…, according to data published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS). The recall was reported on December 14, 2025 and was initiated on December 14, 2025. 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 10.9-lb. plastic-lined boxes containing 50 frozen tamales and label…, with approximately 295 lbs recovered affected. The company behind the recall is La Guadalupana. The USDA describes the product as: “10.9-lb. plastic-lined boxes containing 50 frozen tamales and labeled as “La Guadalupana MILD PORK TAMALES Wrapped in Corn Husks,” with pack date “10/07/25” and best buy date “10/08/26” represented on the label.”

Why was 10.9-lb. plastic-lined boxes containing 50 frozen tamales and label… recalled?

According to the USDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Misbranding, Unreported Allergens. WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2025 – La Guadalupana Foods LLC, a Chicago, Ill., establishment, is recalling approximately 2,669 pounds of frozen tamale products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection S….” In plain terms, this recall relates to an undeclared ingredient or allergen.

An undeclared ingredient means a food contains something — often a major allergen such as milk, eggs, soy, wheat, peanuts, or tree nuts — that is not listed on the label. For most people this is not dangerous, but for someone with a food allergy or sensitivity it can trigger a serious reaction. Accurate labeling is required so that people can avoid ingredients they need to stay away from.

What should you do?

If you think you may have bought 10.9-lb. plastic-lined boxes containing 50 frozen tamales and label…, 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 La Guadalupana or your local health authority.

About this recall

This recall was distributed in Illinois, Iowa, Ohio, Wisconsin. 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.