32-oz. Plastic containers of “Lady Jambalaya Homemade Jambalaya.”
Recalled by an unnamed company
Meat & poultry recall
Recalled product
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 32-oz. Plastic containers of “Lady Jambalaya Homemade Jambalaya.”, according to data published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS). The recall was reported on January 30, 2023 and was initiated on January 30, 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 32-oz. Plastic containers of “Lady Jambalaya Homemade Jambalaya.”, with approximately 1,800-lbs of product recovered affected. The company behind the recall is The recalling company. The USDA describes the product as: “32-oz. Plastic containers of “Lady Jambalaya Homemade Jambalaya.”; 32-oz. Plastic containers of “Lady Jambalaya Homemade Gumbo.””
Why was 32-oz. Plastic containers of “Lady Jambalaya Homemade Jambalaya.” recalled?
According to the USDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Produced Without Benefit of Inspection. Editor’s note: On January 31, 2023, FSIS was notified that the recalled product did not enter retail stores in the state of Arkansas. The recall release has been updated to reflect Louisiana and Texas as the only states receiving this product. WASHINGTON, Jan….” In plain terms, this recall relates to foreign material.
A foreign material recall means that pieces of something which should not be in food — such as metal, plastic, or glass — may be present. These can pose a choking hazard or cause injury. Recalls like these are issued to remove the affected product before anyone is hurt.
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought 32-oz. Plastic containers of “Lady Jambalaya Homemade Jambalaya.”, 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 Louisiana, Texas. 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
- January 30, 2023
- Recall started
- January 30, 2023
- Distributed in
- Louisiana, Texas
Produced Without Benefit of Inspection. Editor’s note: On January 31, 2023, FSIS was notified that the recalled product did not enter retail stores in the state of Arkansas. The recall release has been updated to reflect Louisiana and Texas as the only states receiving this product. WASHINGTON, Jan.Show full text ▾
Produced Without Benefit of Inspection. Editor’s note: On January 31, 2023, FSIS was notified that the recalled product did not enter retail stores in the state of Arkansas. The recall release has been updated to reflect Louisiana and Texas as the only states receiving this product. WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2023 – Wild Cajun Meals LLC, a Garland, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 18,418 pounds of frozen, fully cooked jambalaya and gumbo products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The frozen, fully cooked jambalaya and gumbo items were produced beginning in September 2021 and have various sell by dates. The following products are subject to recall [ View Labels ]: 32-oz. Plastic containers of “Lady Jambalaya Homemade Jambalaya.” 32-oz. Plastic containers of “Lady Jambalaya Homemade Gumbo.” The products subject to recall do not bear the USDA mark of inspection because Wild Cajun Meals, LLC is not a federally inspected establishment. These items were shipped to retail locations in Louisiana, and Texas. The problem was discovered during routine FSIS surveillance activities when it was determined that the frozen, fully cooked jambalaya and gumbo products did not have the USDA mark of inspection and were produced in an establishment that was not inspected by USDA. 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’ freezers. 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 Andrew Odegbaro, Registered Agent, Wild Cajun Meals, LLC at 214-435-9124 or at aodegbaro@wildcajunmeals.com . Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or live chat via Ask USDA from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Consumers can also browse food safety messages at Ask USDA 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/ .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 32-oz. Plastic containers of “Lady Jambalaya Homemade Jambalaya.” recalled?+
According to the USDA: Produced Without Benefit of Inspection.
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 32-oz. Plastic containers of “Lady Jambalaya Homemade Jambalaya.”?+
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.
Opens the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) data for this recall.
Recall number: USDA-002-2023. Information last synced from the FDA on July 5, 2026.