Hometown Food product recalled over undeclared allergens

Recall date

March 9, 2019

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Official notice title

Conagra Brands, Inc. Recalls Chicken and Rice Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Recall number

025-2019

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Hometown Food Company

Sold / distributed

Florida, Kentucky, New York

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, March 9, 2019 Conagra Brands, Inc., a Milton, Pa. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,871 pounds of chicken and rice products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products may contain milk and wheat, known allergens, which are not declared on the product label. The products are labeled as chicken and rice products but contain beef ravioli products. The products were produced and packaged on Jan. 16, 2019. The following products are subject to recall: [ View Labels (PDF only)] 7.5 oz. canned microwavable bowls of Chef BOYARDEE rice with chicken & vegetables on the label, and a package code of 210090151050045L, and BEST BY date of Jul082020 on the bottom of the bowl. The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 794 on the bottom of the bowl. These items were shipped to retail locations in Florida, Kentucky and New York. The problem was discovered by the firm after receiving consumer complaints that bowls of microwave beef ravioli were mislabeled as chicken with rice & vegetables. FSIS was notified on March 8, 2019. 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. 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 list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls . Consumers with questions about the recall may contact Danielle Richardson, Conagras manager of quality, at 1-(800) 921-7404. Members of the media with que…