Aldon Food product recalled over undeclared milk

Recall date

June 8, 2017

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Official notice title

Aldon Food Corp. Recalls Chicken Salad Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Recall number

062-2017

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Aldon Food Corporation

Sold / distributed

Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia

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, June 8, 2017 Aldon Food Corporation, a Schwenksville, Pa. establishment, is recalling approximately 18,570 pounds of chicken salad due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. The chicken salad products were produced from January 1, 2017 through May 31, 2017. The following products are subject to recall: [ View Labels (PDF only)] 5-lb. plastic tub packages containing of BLOCK & BARREL IMPERIAL White Meat Chicken Salad with a use-by date from May 22, 2017 through June 27, 2017. 5-lb. plastic tub packages containing of MARKET SOURCE White Meat Chicken Salad with a use-by date from May 22, 2017 through June 27, 2017. 5-lb. plastic tub packages containing of DONS SALADS White Meat Chicken Salad with a use-by date from May 22 2017 through June 27, 2017. 5-lb. plastic tub packages containing of HYMIES White Meat Chicken Salad with a use-by date from May 22, 2017 through June 20, 2017. 5-lb. plastic tub packages containing of DONS SALADS Chicken Waldorf Salad Made with White Meat Chicken with a use-by date from May 22, 2017 through June 20, 2017. The products subject to recall bear establishment number P-8429 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to distributors in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Virginia and Pennsylvania. The problem was discovered on June 6, 2017, when Aldon Food Corporation received notification from one of their ingredient suppliers that the bread crumbs the company received and used in the recalled products potentially contained undeclared milk. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them…