The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service received a consumer complaint about the materials being found in vacuum-sealed packages of"Lean Apco Brand Meats All Natural Premium Chorizo." The 12-oz. packages feature a best-by date of May 12, 2024 and the establishment number EST. 602 inside the USDA mark of inspection., 1922 S. Laredo Street. The locally owned plant has operated for more than 80 years, according to its website.
Those who discover they have purchased the chorizo are urged not to consume it, and should trash it or return it to the place of purchase.