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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0466-2015/FDA enforcement
Family Food Distributors, INC.·Food·Aug 26, 2014

Mama Tere Arepa De Moto Hominy Patty 14.1 OZ / 400 g 5 Units Product of Colombia Importado Por: …

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Mama Tere Arepa de Moto, de Chocolo and and de Blanca de Maiz were found to be mislabeled.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. An allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction.

Recall closed · classified by the FDACT, IL, MD, NJ +2 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameFamily Food Distributors, INC.
Recalling firmFamily Food Distributors, INC.Kearny, NJ, United States
UPC / barcodes
8 12828 01165 2
Lot / date codesNo lot code listed. Follow the recall notice and check the packaging.
Distribution area
CTILMDNJNYPA

CT, IL, MD, NJ, NY, & PA

United States

Quantity affectedNot provided by the FDA.
Recall initiationFDA report date: November 12, 2014
FDA recall numberF-0466-2015

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Family Food Distributors, INC. initiated this food recall on August 26, 2014. The FDA enforcement report states: Mama Tere Arepa de Moto, de Chocolo and and de Blanca de Maiz were found to be mislabeled. The FDA report lists distribution as: CT, IL, MD, NJ, NY, & PA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Mama Tere Arepa de Moto, de Chocolo and and de Blanca de Maiz were found to be mislabeled.

Mama Tere Arepa De Moto Hominy Patty 14.1 OZ / 400 g 5 Units Product of Colombia Importado Por: … was made or distributed by Family Food Distributors, INC. in Kearny, NJ, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0466-2015, dated November 12, 2014.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared allergen

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, coughing, vomiting, abdominal pain or a drop in blood pressure. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency.

When symptoms may appear

Allergic reactions often begin within minutes to a few hours of eating the allergen.

Higher-risk groups

Anyone with a diagnosed food allergy, especially children, and people with a history of anaphylaxis or asthma.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat or serve the affected product if you or anyone in the household has a diagnosed allergy.
  2. 2If symptoms such as swelling, wheezing or breathing difficulty occur, use the person's prescribed emergency plan and call emergency services.
  3. 3Keep the packaging, contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund, and read the official recall notice for the exact allergen.

For a severe allergic reaction, do not wait for a callback or refund process before seeking emergency care.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Mama Tere Arepa De Moto Hominy Patty 14.1 OZ / 400 g 5 Units Product of Colombia Importado Por: … recall?

Family Food Distributors, INC. recalled Mama Tere Arepa De Moto Hominy Patty 14.1 OZ / 400 g 5 Units Product of Colombia Importado Por: … in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0466-2015. Mama Tere Arepa de Moto, de Chocolo and and de Blanca de Maiz were found to be mislabeled.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction. Do not eat or serve the affected product if you or anyone in the household has a diagnosed allergy. If symptoms such as swelling, wheezing or breathing difficulty occur, use the person's prescribed emergency plan and call emergency services. Keep the packaging, contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund, and read the official recall notice for the exact allergen.

Is the Family Food Distributors, INC. recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0466-2015. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Official source

Brand history

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.