WASHINGTON — Approximately 50,706 pounds of frozen breakfast burritos made by Ruiz Food Products of Texas is being recalled because they may be contaminated with white, semi-rigid plastic pieces, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday.

The frozen cook-and-serve breakfast burritos were produced on March 3, 2018, come in 3.38-pound plastic-wrapped packages containing 12 individually wrapped frozen “El Monterey Signature Burritos” made with egg, sausage, cheese and potato. Lot codes are 18062 and 18063, and a best-if-used-by date of 3/3/2019 or 3/4/2019, with an establishment number  of “EST. 17523A.”

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact the company’s consumer line at 800-772-6474. 


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