King Tallow LLC Recalls Beef Tallow Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection (2025)
Issued June 13, 2025Updated Reviewed by the Recall Watch editorial team
King Tallow LLC Recalls Beef Tallow Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection — recalled per USDA on 6/13/2025. Reason: Produced Without Benefit of Inspection.
- Agency
- USDA
- Issued
- Jun 13, 2025
- Distribution
- 1 states
- Allergens
- eggs
Steps to take for this recall
Stop using it
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Verify the match
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Return or dispose
Follow the manufacturer's instructions to refund or safely dispose.
Clean prep surfaces
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What's recalled
WASHINGTON, June 13, 2025 – King Tallow LLC, in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, is recalling approximately 353 pounds of beef tallow that was processed, packaged, and labeled without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The beef tallow item was produced from 2023 through May 2025. The following product is subject to recall [view labels]: 10.5-oz. jars containing “GRASS FED Beef Tallow ARTISAN COOKING OIL by KING TALLOW.” This item was shipped to retail locations in Puerto Rico and do not bear the USDA mark of inspection. FSIS discovered the problem after FSIS received an anonymous consumer complaint about beef tallow products void of the federal mark of inspection being sold in a retail location in Carolina, Puerto Rico. FSIS determined that King Tallow LLC purchased beef fat from an FSIS-regulated facility and further processed into tallow, portioned into jars, and relabeled the product without the benefit of FSIS inspection. The beef tallow products contain a nutrition facts label, leading people to believe that the product is safe for human consumption. King Tallow LLC does not possess a federal grant of inspection and is not authorized to produce products intended for human consumption. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ pantries. Retailers should not sell these products. Consumers should throw away these products or return them to the place of purchase. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls. Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Joel Ramos, Owner, King Tallow LLC at kingtallow2023@gmail.com. Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/. Products: - 10.5-oz. jars containing “GRASS FED Beef Tallow ARTISAN COOKING OIL by KING TALLOW.”
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Undeclared allergen alert
This recall involves undeclared allergens not listed on the label:
Why it was recalled
Produced Without Benefit of Inspection
Where was it sold1 state
Puerto Rico
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Frequently asked questions
Is the King Tallow LLC Recalls Beef Tallow Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection recall still active?
This recall has been marked as completed as of October 22, 2026. Check with the manufacturer for current status.
How do I know if my King Tallow LLC Recalls Beef Tallow Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection is affected?
All units of King Tallow LLC Recalls Beef Tallow Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection matching the description above are affected. Puerto Rico
What should I do if I have the recalled King Tallow LLC Recalls Beef Tallow Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection?
Do not consume or use this product. Return it to the store for a full refund, or dispose of it safely.