Al Shabrawy product recalled over undeclared allergens

Recall date

August 6, 2016

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Official notice title

Al Shabrawy Meat Incorporated Recalls Meat and Poultry Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Recall number

070-2016

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Al Shabrawy Inc.

Sold / distributed

California, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania

Why it was recalled

Misbranding; Unreported Allergens

Class I is the FDA’s most serious recall level: there is a reasonable probability that using this product will cause serious harm or death.

What was recalled

WASHINGTON, AUG. 6, 2016 Al Shabrawy Meat Inc., a South River, N.J. establishment, is recalling an undetermined amount of meat and poultry products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. Some of the products contain pistachio nut and soy, known allergens, which are not declared on the product label. The beef bologna, beef salami, mortadella and other sausage-like items were produced on various dates between Jan. 1, 2015 and Aug. 4, 2016. The following products are subject to recall: [ View Labels (PDF Only)] 1-lb. plastic container of AL SHABRAWY COOKED BEEF SALAMI with UPC code 4203601235 printed on the label. 16-oz. rolls of AL SHABRAWY COOKED BEEF BOLOGNA with UPC code 4203601237 printed on the label. 5-lb. rolls of AL SHABRAWY COOKED BEEF BOLOGNA with UPC code 4203601236 printed on the label. 1-lb. plastic container of AL SHABRAWY COOKED BEEF MORTADELLA with UPC code 4203601236 printed on the label. 5-lb. plastic container of AL SHABRAWY COOKED BEEF SALAMI PLAIN with UPC code 4203601235 printed on the label. 20-lb. cases, containing five pieces of AL SHABRAWY BASTERMA with UPC code 4203601231 printed on the label. 1-lb. plastic container of BAROODY COOKED BEEF SALAMI with UPC code 4203601235 printed on the label. 1-lb. plastic container of BAROODY MAKANEK (Raw) with UPC code 4203601223 printed on the label. .75-lb. plastic container of BAROODY SOUJOUK (Dried Beef Sausage) with UPC code 4203601222 printed on the label. The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 19160 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations and wholesalers in California, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. The problem was discovered during an on-going FSIS investigation at the establishment following a complaint to the agency. The major public health concerns include listing hydrolyzed plant protein in the ingredient…