As a result of not receiving inspection, FSIS is concerned these products may not be safe for human consumption. The products were also distributed without a list of ingredients. The problem was discovered during FSIS surveillance activities when it was determined that the empanada products did not have the USDA mark of inspection and were produced in a facility that was not inspected by USDA. These items were shipped to restaurants and retail locations in Florida. The products do not bear any identifying marking, such as lot codes, best by dates, establishment number or USDA mark of inspection. plastic bags containing “Q’Delicia DE EMPANADA CHICKEN” and “Q’Delicia DE EMPANADA CHICKEN GLUTEN FREE.” plastic bags containing “Q’Delicia DE EMPANADA BEEF” and “Q’Delicia DE EMPANADA MEAT GLUTEN FREE.” The following products are subject to recall :
The ready-to-eat meat and poultry empanada items were produced from February of 2023 to October of 2023. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
establishment, is recalling approximately 639 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry empanada products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. 31, 2023 – Q'Delicia, a Jacksonville, Fla.
