California Firm Recalls Frozen Beef Tamales That May Contain Pieces of Metal

WASHINGTON — Circle Foods, LLC., a Chula Vista, Calif., establishment, is voluntarily recalling approximately 3,750 pounds of frozen beef tamales that may contain pieces of metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.

The following products are subject to recall:
Cartons of 10 individually wrapped 5-ounce tamales "Tortilla land BEEF TAMALES, Traditional Corn Husk Wrap, All Natural."

Each carton also bears the establishment number "EST. 17417" inside the USDA mark of inspection as well as a "use by" date of "110308."

The products were produced on Nov. 3, and were distributed to Costco stores in the Los Angeles area.

The problem was discovered by the company after their equipment detected pieces of metal in the product that is subject to recall. No injuries have been reported at this time.