Recall of more than fifty-five thousand pounds of frozen sausage breakfast burrito products

Dec. 13--Ruiz Food Products, Inc. is recalling 55,013 pounds of frozen breakfast burrito products containing eggs, sausage and cheese that may be contaminated with extraneous materials -- specifically pieces of plastic that were shipped to retail locations nationwide, the U.S. Department of Agriculture'sFood Safety and Inspection Service announced.

The department said three consumers reported that they found pieces of white, semi-rigid plastic in the 3.38-Ib. Value Pack, containing 12 individually wrapped, 4.5-oz. "EL MONTEREY Signature BURRITO EGG, SAUSAGE & CHEESE" with a "Best if Used By" date of Jan. 15, 2021 and a lot code of 19288.

The products subject to recall have the establishment number "EST 45694" printed on the value pack bag and the individual wrappings, next to the lot code. The department said these items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

There have been no confirmed reports of injuries due to the consumption of these products, the department said.

The department urges consumers, who have purchased these products, not to consume them, and instead, throw them away or return the products to the place of purchase. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

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