Pegasus Foods product recalled over undeclared allergens

Recall date

September 20, 2019

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Official notice title

Astrochef LLC. Recalls Chicken Pub Style Entrees Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Recall number

093-2019

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Pegasus Foods Inc.

Sold / distributed

Colorado, Delaware, Maine, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, Washington

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

EDITORS NOTE: - This release is being updated to include the product lot code and a best if used date. WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2019 Astrochef LLC., a Rockwall, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 11,475 pounds of frozen chicken pub style entrees labeled as beef pub style entrees due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains soy, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. The frozen pub style entrees were produced on June 18, 2019. The following products are subject to recall: [ View labels (PDF only)] 20-oz. retail cartons containing two portions of Marie Callenders PUB STYLE STEAK & ALE, bearing lot code 5659916910 with a Best If Used By date of 12/9/20. The product subject to recall bears establishment number EST. 46299 on the product packaging. These items were shipped to retail locations in Colorado, Delaware, Maine, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, and Washington. The problem was discovered when Conagra Brands received consumer complaints reporting that the product was incorrectly labeled. 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. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers freezers. Consumers should check both the exterior label and unboxed product to determine if they have the product. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify that recalling firms are notifying their customers of the recall and that actions are being taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution lists will be posted on the FSIS website a…