Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for certain Red’s All Natural Steak, Cilantro and Lime Burritos sold through Costco after discovering the products may contain undeclared egg, a major food allergen that is not listed on the packaging.
Although the affected burritos are no longer available for purchase, federal officials say some consumers may still have them stored in their freezers.
Which Frozen Burritos Are Affected?
The alert applies to 3-pound, 2-ounce cartons containing 10 individually wrapped Red’s All Natural Steak, Cilantro and Lime Burritos.
According to the FSIS, the affected packages include the following production lot codes:
L1 SD6170 1503, 1535, 1606, 1639, 1717, 1750, 1831, 1908, 1954, 2031, 2108, and 2130.
The individual burritos also carry establishment number EST. 46069 inside the USDA inspection mark.
Officials said the affected products were produced on June 19, 2026, and shipped to Costco distribution locations in Illinois, Michigan, and Minnesota.
Why Was the Public Health Alert Issued?
According to the USDA, the issue resulted from a misbranding error.
A consumer discovered that the burrito inside a package labeled as Steak, Cilantro and Lime Burritos was actually a different product containing egg. Because the packaging did not identify egg as an ingredient, the product poses a potential health risk for individuals with egg allergies or sensitivities.
The producing company later notified the FSIS about the labeling mistake.
Red’s All Natural states on its website that the Steak, Cilantro and Lime Burrito normally contains steak, brown rice, black beans, white cheddar cheese, sweet corn, red bell peppers, red onions, tomatillo sauce, and a flour tortilla.
The company’s product information lists milk and wheat as allergens but does not list egg, making the labeling error especially concerning for allergy sufferers.
USDA Urges Consumers Not to Eat the Product
The FSIS warned that anyone with an egg allergy should not consume the affected burritos. Instead, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.
The agency also noted that no recall was issued because the affected products are no longer being sold in stores. However, officials remain concerned that some packages may still be stored in home freezers.
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As of the alert, no confirmed illnesses or allergic reactions linked to the mislabeled burritos had been reported.
Consumers experiencing symptoms after eating the product are encouraged to contact a healthcare provider immediately.
Similar Labeling Error Reported Earlier This Summer
The latest public health alert follows another undeclared egg allergen incident earlier this summer.
In June, the FSIS issued a similar alert involving Private Selection Honey Dijon Boneless and Skinless Chicken Breasts with Rib Meat after an incorrect label failed to disclose the presence of egg.
That product had been distributed to Kroger and Fred Meyer stores across multiple states, including Alabama, Alaska, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Oregon, and Washington.
Like the current burrito alert, the products were not recalled because they were no longer available for sale, but consumers were advised not to eat any remaining items.
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