US Orders Recall of Over 32,000 Pounds of Meat Due to Fake Inspection Labels

The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has mandated an immediate recall of approximately 32,000 pounds of meat products after discovering fraudulent inspection labels and a lack of mandatory federal inspection. This alert pertains to products manufactured by Sabrositos Hondureños, LLC, based in Edison, New Jersey.

The FSIS, which is tasked with ensuring that meat, poultry, and eggs are safe and properly labeled, has cautioned consumers about the dangers of consuming unverified meat, which may harbor harmful bacteria or undeclared allergens.

Discovery of the Issue

The issue was uncovered during routine FSIS inspections, during which inspectors found packages in stores bearing a counterfeit USDA seal that included the establishment number EST. 1785, a number not found in official records. Authorities concluded that these batches were produced and distributed without the legally required sanitary oversight.

Affected Products

The recall involves 14-ounce vacuum-sealed packages under the OLANCHO brand—sometimes mistakenly reported as OLNACHO—and marked with the "SABROCITOS HONDUREÑOS" trade name. The varieties include:

• Chorizo Suelto Olanchano
• Chorizo Ahumado Olanchano
• Chorizo Olanchano Criollo (cased)
• Chorizo Parrillero (smoked BBQ spicy)
• Chuleta Ahumada Olanchana (pork)
• Costilla Ahumada Olanchana

Health Risks and Current Situation

To date, no illnesses or adverse reactions have been reported. However, the FSIS warns that consuming uninspected meat could expose individuals to dangerous pathogens or undeclared allergens. The recommendation is to avoid eating these products under any circumstances.

Actions for Consumers and Businesses

Consumers are advised not to consume the identified products. They should dispose of them safely or return them to the place of purchase. Restaurants and retailers are instructed to remove and discard any remaining inventory. The FSIS will release a list of retailers that received the products on its official website as it becomes available.

For inquiries, contact Diego Funez Garrido, owner of Sabrositos Hondureños, LLC at 908-274-4206, the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854, via email at MPHotline@usda.gov, or through the report portal.

Heightened Food Safety Scrutiny

This recall coincides with another recent alert in the United States: Walmart pulled various batches of Great Value raw frozen shrimp in Florida and 12 other states after detecting traces of Cesium-137 in containers and a specific sample from Indonesia. Although reported levels are below the intervention threshold, the FDA advised against consuming these products due to the potential long-term cumulative risk and temporarily halted new shipments from the supplier P.T. Bahari Makmur Sejati (BMS Foods). The identified batches (8005538-1, 8005539-1, and 8005540-1) expire on March 15, 2027, and were distributed in AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MO, MS, OH, OK, PA, TX, and WV.

Official Warnings

The FSIS emphasizes that the forgery of inspection seals not only deceives consumers but also endangers public health. Therefore, it urges individuals to verify labels, heed official notices, and report any irregularities. In the case of OLANCHO products, the directive is to remove them immediately from the supply chain and follow recommended reimbursement or disposal channels.