The U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) recently issued a public health alert regarding a product known as "Pork Carnitas" available at Aldi supermarkets nationwide. The product, manufactured by Cargill Meat Solutions, contains腊肠，which is a pork-based meal prepared with salted.parameter. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the situation:
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Introduction of the Issue: In 2023, FSIS took notice of a package packaging a product intended to be a pork blend, specifically a "pork carnitas," which is essentially a pork sausagerich texture blended with salt. These packages were stacked on refrigerators for 16 fluid ounces and labeled as "Pork Carnitas." The product was included in the 2025 and 2026 use-by dates.
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Potential Contamination: FSIS acknowledged that the product could be contaminated with foreign objects, particularly pieces of metal, which might pose a chance of ingestion.
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Manufacturing and Notification: The problem was identified when FSIS learned about an equipment damage issue detected during regular quality control checks. This damage could have led to contamination of the products with metal pieces.
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Recall Considerations: Although the products are no longer available for sale, FSIS is concerned that some meals might remain in consumption cans or freezers by purchase. Additionally, they urged consumers to discard the meals, regardless of their location of purchase.
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Recalled Products: Several thousand cases of/Carcas Mamita Chicken & &_cheese taquitos were recalled in January because of metal contamination. In March, a portion of oyster crackers produced bystitutions 40Early was recalled due to "stainless steel wire" contamination during production.
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Global Reach: The issue originated from Aldi, a major retail chain across the U.S. and 50 other countries. The companies in question are Cargill Meat Solutions for carnitas, and-food companies involved in manufacturing and selling the crackers.
- Update on Clarifications: Fox News Digital, which has a legal interest in this issue, reached out to Cargill Meat Solutions to provide further clarification and information on the contamination concerns.
The product’s issue highlights the importance of quality control in detecting foreign substances in food products, particularly pork and other meat-based items. This incident underscores the need for global food safety standards to prevent similar incidents from occurring. The response from FSIS and the food industry underscores the need for rigorous health and safety principles in the food trade.
