Mays Chemical Company Recalls 46,315 Pounds of Frozen Pork Loins Over Import Inspection Lapse

WASHINGTON, DC (February 3, 2026) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) announced that Mays Chemical Company of Puerto Rico is recalling approximately 46,315 pounds of frozen, raw pork boneless loins after importing them without completing the required federal import reinspection. USDA FSIS said the company allowed the products to enter U.S. commerce without presenting them for mandatory inspection, raising regulatory and food safety concerns.

FSIS inspectors identified the issue during routine inspection activities. The agency confirmed that no illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled products.

Mays Chemical Company of Puerto Rico recall: quick summary

The recall affects frozen, raw pork boneless loins produced earlier this year and distributed in Puerto Rico to institutional and foodservice customers. USDA FSIS said Mays Chemical Company of Puerto Rico imported the products without completing the required reinspection, making them ineligible for sale. The agency urged consumers and food establishments not to use the affected pork and to return or dispose of it immediately. Although no illnesses have been reported, FSIS warned that some of the recalled products may still be in circulation in restaurants and institutions.

What happened?

The USDA FSIS said Mays Chemical Company of Puerto Rico initiated the recall after inspectors discovered that the pork products had not been presented for mandatory import reinspection. The company told regulators the issue came to light during routine FSIS inspection activities at a federal establishment in Puerto Rico.

USDA FSIS announced the recall on February 3, 2026. Mays Chemical Company of Puerto Rico shipped the affected pork to distributors, institutions, restaurants, and federal establishments for further processing across Puerto Rico.

In its recall alert, USDA FSIS warned, “FSIS is concerned that some product may be available for use in restaurants, institutions, and other establishments,” and urged that “anyone who has purchased these products should not consume or serve them.”

Although FSIS has not reported illnesses, the agency emphasized that products bypassing inspection pose potential risks because they have not been verified to meet U.S. safety standards.

Affected products

Brand	Product	Size	Issue	Affected zones
Mays Chemical Company of Puerto Rico	Frozen pork loin, boneless, center 520mm	Variable weight boxes	Imported without reinspection	Puerto Rico

What caused the issue?

USDA FSIS said Mays Chemical Company of Puerto Rico failed to present the imported pork for required reinspection when it entered the United States. Import reinspection verifies labeling, product condition, and compliance with U.S. food safety standards.

The agency confirmed that no adverse health events have been reported. However, officials warned that products that bypass inspection can pose unknown food safety risks, particularly for older adults, pregnant individuals, and people with weakened immune systems.

Questions you might have

Here’s what you should do

• What to do with the product: Do not consume or serve it. Throw it away or return it to the place of purchase.
• Where to look on the label: Check for “FROZEN PORK LOIN, BONELESS, CENTER 520MM” and the Canada establishment mark “Canada 12.”
• How to identify the affected product: Confirm production dates between February 27 and March 12, 2025.
• Brand contact: Consumers can contact Mr. Julio Westerband at (787) 340-1327 or [email protected].

Behind the brand

Mays Chemical Company of Puerto Rico, operating as Mays Ochoa, supplies food products to institutional and commercial customers across the region. The company’s recall notice states that it has ceased distribution of the affected product and is cooperating fully with USDA FSIS.

Source86 reached out to the company for comment on how the import lapse occurred, but has not yet received a response.

Other relevant recalls

Recent FSIS recalls have involved imported meat and poultry products that failed labeling or inspection requirements, including pork, lamb, poultry, and prepared foods distributed to foodservice customers and retailers across multiple states. These include Maître Saladier’s recall of Lorraine Quiche over an import reinspection lapse, Ghanaianway’s recall of salted lamb due to a lack of inspection, Quality Poultry & Seafood’s recall of catfish fillets for failing to undergo required inspection, and a Trader Joe’s public health alert involving frozen pepperoni pizza that did not meet import reinspection standards.

Food safety specialists note that inspection gaps often stem from documentation errors or breakdowns in supply chain handoff procedures, particularly when products move between international exporters, importers, and domestic distributors.

“USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service protects public health by ensuring imported meat, poultry, and egg products are safe, wholesome and properly labeled before entering U.S. commerce,” said a USDA FSIS official. “Without consistent reinspection at the port of entry, there is greater risk that products not meeting U.S. food safety standards could reach consumers.”

As Eran Mizrahi, CEO of Source86, added:

“Food safety isn’t just about compliance; it’s about trust. Every recall reminds us how vital it is to maintain transparency, rigorous checks, and supplier accountability.”

Ensuring safe eats

This recall highlights the importance of strict import oversight in the meat supply chain. Preventing similar incidents requires tighter coordination between importers, inspectors, and distributors. Consumers and foodservice operators should review inventories carefully and follow recall instructions immediately.

At Source86, we help food brands manage ingredient sourcing, FSQA oversight, and private-label production with transparency and precision, ensuring supply chains can respond quickly when recalls occur. Contact us.