The U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for 16-ounce packages of Casa Mamita pork carnitas due to possible metal contamination. The pork carnitas were produced on April 19, 2024, and bear the establishment number EST. 572 inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The affected product was sold at Aldi stores. Consumers who have purchased this product are advised not to eat it. It should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. While there have been no confirmed reports of injuries or illnesses related to this product, the FSIS is issuing this alert out of an abundance of caution.
Metal contamination in food products can pose a health risk. Consumers with questions about the public health alert can contact the FSIS.
*Affected Product: 16-ounce packages of Casa Mamita pork carnitas
*Production Date: April 19, 2024
*Establishment Number: EST. 572
Public Health Alert Issued for Aldi Pork Carnitas Due to Metal Contamination
A public health alert has been issued by the FSIS (Food Safety and Inspection Service) for Aldi's Casa Mamita pork carnitas. The 16-ounce packages, produced on April 19, 2024, may be contaminated with metal fragments. Consumers who purchased this product are urged not to consume it and to dispose of it immediately. No injuries have been reported to date, but the FSIS is advising caution.