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    Lil' Juan's and Lucia's Pork Carnitas recall in Canada: wood pieces

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    This recall involves Lil' Juan's brand and Lucia's brand Mexican Style Pork Carnitas sold in Canada. It's being recalled because it may contain pieces of wood. Stop using the product and follow the return steps in the official notice.

    What to do

    • Stop using the product immediately.
    • Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected products.
    • Return or dispose of it as instructed.

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    Affected products

    • Mexican Style Pork Carnitas

      UPC: 7 73220 10406 2, 7 73220 10408 6

      Date codes: BB 250424, BB 250425, BB 250624, BB 250625, BB 250702, BB 250706

    Why this matters

    Extraneous material (wood pieces)

    Do I have this product?

    This recall only applies to specific products. Follow the steps below to check.

    1. 1

      Check the product name

      Make sure your product name matches one of the affected products listed above.

    2. 2

      Check the UPC code

      The UPC is the barcode number on the packaging.

      Affected UPCs: 7 73220 10406 2, 7 73220 10408 6

    3. 3

      Check the date code

      Date codes are usually printed near the best-before date or on the packaging seam.

      Affected date codes: BB 250424, BB 250425, BB 250624, BB 250625, BB 250702, BB 250706

    If your product matches one or more of the details above, it may be affected by this recall.

    If your product does not match these details, it is not affected by this recall.

    When in doubt, always check the official notice.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Why was this product recalled?

    Extraneous material (wood pieces)

    What should consumers do?

    Stop using the product immediately. Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected products. Return or dispose of it as instructed.

    Where was the product sold?

    This product was sold in Canada. For specific retailers or distribution areas, please check the official recall notice linked on this page.

    Is there a health risk?

    Yes, there may be a health risk. Extraneous material (wood pieces)

    When was this product recalled?

    This product was recalled on April 28, 2025.

    Is the Lil' Juan's, Lucia's brand affected by this recall?

    Yes, Lil' Juan's, Lucia's products are affected by this recall. This recall involves Lil' Juan's brand and Lucia's brand Mexican Style Pork Carnitas sold in Canada. It's being recalled because it may contain pieces of wood. Stop using the product and follow the return steps in the official notice.