Panna Cafe Express to Go of Florida is recalling 1,951 pounds of various meat and poultry products that were produced without federal inspection. The company used USDA marks of inspection without authorization, according to the USDA.
You can see the long list of recalled products at the USDA web site, with best by dates and UPC numbers. They include ZERPA’S ANTOJOS CRIOLLOS CACHITOS HAM FILLED BREAD, PANNA NEW LATINO FOOD EMPANADA VENEZOLANA POLLO CHICKEN, PANNA NEW LATINO FOOD EMPANADA ARGENTINA POLLO CHICKEN, MISTER FOOD CACHITOS HAM/JAMON, PANNA TO GO CACHITO DE JAMON Y QUESO HAM AND CHEESE CACHITO, MISTER FOOD CACHITO DE JAMON Y QUESO HAM & CHEESE WRAPPED IN DOUGH, PANNA TO GO CACHITO DE JAMON Y QUESO HAM & CHEESE WRAPPED IN DOUGH, and ZERPA’S ANTOJOS CRIOLLOS CACHITO DE JAMON Y QUESO HAM & CHEESE WRAPPED IN DOUGH, among others. You can see pictures of product labels at the USDA web site.
The products were produced and packed on various dates between June 2, 2016 and August 17, 2016. They all have establishment number “EST. 40245” or “P-40245” inside the USDA mark of inspection. They were shipped to food service, distributors, and retail locations in Florida. The problem was discovered when FSIS inspectors visited the uninspected facility following their application for a federal grant of inspection that had not yet been approved.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to the consumption of these products. If you purchased any of these products, do not eat them. Throw them away or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.