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# Beef products recalled
- URL: https://www.foodconsumer.org/beef_products_0524141222/
- Published: 2014-05-24T01:14:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-22T16:29:13.000Z
- Description: Chaparros Mexican Foods of Vista, California is recalling about 568,503 pounds of diced and sliced beef, trim and chorizo labeled Alberto's Meat Shop, all made with hydrolyzed milk protein the label does not declare. No reactions have been reported.
- Author: Food Consumer
- Tags: Alerts, Shopping, #vivvo-import

California Firm Recalls Beef Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen

Class I Recall: 032-2014  
Health Risk: High  
May 23, 2014  
Congressional and Public Affairs  
Steve Van Der Werff  
(202) 720-9113

**WASHINGTON, May 23, 2014 –** Chaparros Mexican Foods Inc., a Vista, Calif., establishment is recalling approximately 568,503 pounds of beef products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products were formulated with hydrolyzed milk protein, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. 

The following products are subject to recall: 

- 100 lb. cases containing 20lb. bags, five per case, diced beef for broiling labeled “Alberto’s Meat Shop”
- 100 lb. cases containing 20lb. bags, five per case, sliced beef for broiling labeled “Alberto’s Meat Shop”
- 60 lb. cases containing beef trim labeled “Alberto’s Meat Shop”
- 100 lb. cases containing 20lb. bags, five per case, beef chorizo labeled “Alberto’s Meat Shop”

The products were produced between November 1, 2013 and May 15, 2014\. The production date is stamped in black ink on the outer case label. The products were sold to restaurants in Southern California and a federally inspected processing facility.

FSIS personnel discovered the problem while checking product labels in preparation for scheduled sampling to test for pathogens. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. When available, the retail distribution list will be posted on the FSIS website at[www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls](http://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls?ref=foodconsumer.org).

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to ensure 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:[http://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls](http://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls?ref=foodconsumer.org). 

Media and consumers with questions about the recall should contact Julia Silva, office manager, Chaparros Mexican Foods Inc., (760) 631-6080.

Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at [AskKaren.gov](http://askkaren.gov/?ref=foodconsumer.org)or via smartphone at [m.askkaren.gov](http://m.askkaren.gov/?ref=foodconsumer.org). The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: [http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem](http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem?ref=foodconsumer.org).

| **USDA Recall Classifications** |                                                                                                                                                                 |
| ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Class I**                     | This is a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death. |
| **Class II**                    | This is a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of adverse health consequences from the use of the product.                               |
| **Class III**                   | This is a situation where the use of the product will not cause adverse health consequences.                                                                    |