Nearly 10,000 pounds of uninspected chicken coxinhas have been recalled after Snack Mania Brazilian Delights Corp. bypassed mandatory USDA inspection protocols, potentially putting consumers in eight states at risk.
Key Takeaways
- Snack Mania Brazilian Delights Corp. has recalled 9,722 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken coxinhas produced without required USDA inspection
- The recalled products were distributed to eight states, including Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania
- Affected products were produced between June 27, 2024, and May 2, 2025, and lack the USDA mark of inspection
- No adverse health reactions have been reported, but consumers are advised to return or discard the products
- The violation was discovered during routine FSIS surveillance activities
Another Food Safety Failure Uncovered
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has forced a New Jersey company to recall approximately 9,722 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products after discovering they were produced without federally mandated inspection. Snack Mania Brazilian Delights Corp., based in Elizabeth, New Jersey, distributed these uninspected chicken coxinhas to retail locations across eight states, highlighting yet another instance of regulatory failure in America’s food supply chain. The violation came to light during routine FSIS surveillance activities when inspectors noticed these products lacked the required USDA inspection mark.
“Snack Mania COXINHAS BRAZILIAN STUFFED BITES Original Chicken,” stated by The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
The affected products are labeled as “Snack Mania COXINHAS BRAZILIAN STUFFED BITES Original Chicken” and come in 16.37-oz plastic packages. Production dates range from June 27, 2024, to May 2, 2025, covering nearly a year of potentially problematic product distribution. This extensive timeframe raises serious questions about how long these uninspected food items were circulating in the marketplace before authorities identified the compliance issue. The FSIS has categorized this as a Class I recall, indicating a high health risk situation.
Wide Distribution Across Multiple States
The uninspected chicken products were distributed to retail locations in Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. This widespread distribution magnifies the potential impact of this food safety failure, as consumers across multiple states may have purchased and consumed these products without knowing they had not undergone proper inspection. While no confirmed adverse reactions have been reported thus far, the FSIS is concerned that some products may still be in consumers’ freezers.
“Snack Mania Brazilian Delights Corp., an Elizabeth, N.J. restaurant, is recalling approximately 9,722 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken coxinhas products that were produced without the benefit of inspection,” stated Snack Mania Brazilian Delights Corp.
For Americans already struggling with rising grocery costs under the Biden administration, having to discard purchased food items adds insult to injury. Consumers who have purchased these products are being advised to either throw them away or return them to their place of purchase. Those with health concerns related to the consumption of these products should contact their healthcare provider immediately. For questions regarding the recall, consumers can contact Camilla Gomes-Alvez at 908-875-1324 or email [email protected].
Part of a Larger Pattern of Food Safety Concerns
This chicken coxinha recall is just one of several recent food safety incidents affecting American consumers. The same week has seen additional recalls, including cucumbers linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened over 20 people across 15 states, baby food sold at Publix recalled over suspected lead contamination, and certain baby swings recalled due to suffocation concerns. These multiple simultaneous recalls highlight the ongoing challenges in maintaining food and product safety standards that protect American families.
The failure of regulatory oversight in this case underscores the importance of maintaining robust inspection systems while also raising questions about the effectiveness of current food safety protocols. While the FSIS eventually caught this violation through routine surveillance, the fact that nearly 10,000 pounds of uninspected chicken products made it to store shelves across eight states suggests systemic weaknesses that require attention. American consumers deserve better protection from potentially unsafe food products entering the marketplace.
