El Eden Import Distributor Corp. Recalls De Todito Snacks Over Pork Import Eligibility Issue

WASHINGTON (September 9, 2026). The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that El Eden Import Distributor Corp. is recalling approximately 264 pounds of De Todito mixed potato chip products containing chicharrón, or pork cracklings.

According to FSIS, the products were produced in Colombia, a country that is not eligible to export meat products to the United States. So far, the agency has reported no confirmed illnesses or injuries associated with the recalled products.

El Eden Import Distributor Corp. recall: quick summary

The recall covers 45-gram bags of De Todito Natural and De Todito BBQ mixed chips imported on July 28, 2026. Notably, the affected products do not bear import marks on their labels.

Meanwhile, FSIS said it discovered the issue after receiving a consumer complaint about the imported snacks. The products were shipped to a distributor in New Jersey and retail locations in New Jersey and Utah.

What happened?

According to the USDA FSIS recall notice, the affected De Todito products entered the United States on July 28, 2026. The mixed snack bags contain dried plantains, potato chips, and chicharrón produced in Colombia.

However, Colombia is not eligible to export meat products to the United States. FSIS identified the issue after receiving a consumer complaint involving the imported De Todito snacks.

The agency also noted that the recalled products do not bear import marks on their labels. El Eden Import Distributor Corp. shipped them to a distributor in New Jersey and retail locations in New Jersey and Utah.

As a result, FSIS warned that some of the recalled snacks may remain in consumers’ pantries. So far, the agency has received no confirmed reports of illness or injury associated with the products.

Affected products

Product	Package size	Pork component	Import marks	Distribution
De Todito NATURAL	45-g foil bag	CHICHARRÓN AMERICANO JACKS	None	New Jersey and Utah
De Todito BBQ	45-g foil bag	CHICHARRÓN AMERICANO JACKS	None	New Jersey and Utah

What caused the issue?

According to FSIS, the recall stems from an import eligibility issue involving the chicharrón in the De Todito snacks. Specifically, producers in Colombia made the pork component, but FSIS does not allow the country to export meat or poultry products to the United States.

Importantly, FSIS did not identify contamination, an allergen, foreign material, or another foodborne hazard as the reason for the recall. Instead, the agency linked the regulatory concern to the pork component’s origin and import eligibility.

However, FSIS did not explain how the products entered the United States despite these restrictions. So far, the agency has received no confirmed reports of illness or injury.

Supply Chain Insight

“Import eligibility needs to be verified at the product and ingredient level, especially when a packaged food contains components subject to different regulatory requirements,” said Sweet Carpio, Document Management Specialist at Source86.

“Importers should maintain documentation that connects product composition with country eligibility and supplier information before shipments enter distribution. A clear compliance record can help teams identify eligibility issues earlier in the import process.”

Here’s what you should do

Consumers who purchased the recalled De Todito products should:

• Do not consume De Todito Natural or De Todito BBQ products that match the recall information.
• Check for 45-gram foil bags containing “CHICHARRÓN AMERICANO JACKS.”
• Be aware that the recalled products do not bear import marks on their labels.
• Throw affected products away or return them to the place of purchase.
• Check pantries for recalled products, as FSIS warned that consumers may still have them at home.
• Contact Humberto Gallego, Owner of El Eden Import Distributor Corp., at [email protected] with recall questions.
• Contact a healthcare provider if you consumed an affected product and are concerned about illness or injury.

Behind the brand

El Eden Import Distributor Corp. is a Long Island City, New York-based company identified by FSIS as the importer of the affected De Todito products.

In this case, the company handled mixed snack products containing chicharrón produced in Colombia. However, the FSIS recall notice provides limited additional information about the importer or its operations.

Other relevant recalls

Other Source86 coverage includes recalls involving similar import eligibility and federal inspection issues:

• Asian America Trading Recalls Fish Skin Products Over Import Eligibility Issue
• Shan Distribution Network Recalls Al Kabeer Breaded Swai Products Over Import Eligibility Issue
• Shanghai Ravioli Corporation Recalls Frozen Buffalo Chicken Products Produced Without Federal Inspection
• Gangothri Foods Recalls Pickled Goat and Chicken Products Produced Without Federal Inspection

Regulatory context

The El Eden recall highlights how individual components of a packaged food can affect its import requirements. In particular, products that combine ingredients from different regulatory categories may require additional compliance review before entering U.S. commerce.

For importers, suppliers, Co-Manufacturers, Co-Packers, and Private Label businesses, this case underscores the importance of reviewing a product’s complete composition before importation. Regulatory requirements and country eligibility can depend on individual components rather than the product’s broader category.

Therefore, supplier approval processes can include country eligibility checks, product specifications, and verification of applicable import documentation. Additionally, maintaining accurate shipment and distribution records can support traceability when regulators identify a compliance issue.

Ensuring safe eats

Ultimately, the El Eden recall underscores the importance of verifying import requirements before regulated food products enter U.S. commerce. Strong supplier oversight and documentation can help companies identify compliance issues earlier in the supply chain.

For now, consumers should check their pantries for the affected De Todito Natural and De Todito BBQ products. FSIS advises consumers not to eat recalled snacks and to discard them or return them to the place of purchase.

Meanwhile, Source86 supports food companies with bulk ingredient sourcing, supplier management, FSQA oversight, Private Label production, and supply chain management. Contact us to learn more about building safer and more transparent food operations.

FAQs

Why are De Todito snacks being recalled?

The products contain chicharrón produced in Colombia, a country that FSIS says is not eligible to export meat products to the United States.

Which products are affected?

The recall covers 45-gram bags of De Todito Natural and De Todito BBQ containing “CHICHARRÓN AMERICANO JACKS.” The products do not bear import marks.

Where were the products distributed?

The recalled snacks were shipped to a distributor in New Jersey and retail locations in New Jersey and Utah.

Have any illnesses or contamination been reported?

FSIS identified an import eligibility issue, not contamination. No confirmed illnesses or injuries have been reported.

What should consumers do?

Consumers should not eat the recalled products. FSIS advises throwing them away or returning them to the place of purchase. Anyone concerned about illness or injury after consumption should contact a healthcare provider.