Food Evolution product recalled over undeclared allergens

Recall date

April 5, 2017

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Official notice title

Food Evolution, LLC. Recalls Chicken Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Recall number

033-2017

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Food Evolution

Sold / distributed

Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin

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, April 5, 2017 Food Evolution, LLC., a Schiller Park, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 150 pounds of Mediterranean-style chicken cous cous salad products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains tree nuts, specifically pecans, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. The ready-to-eat Mediterranean-style chicken cous cous salad items were packaged on March 31, 2017 and have a use-by date of April 7, 2017. The following products are subject to recall: [ View Label (PDF only)] 12.01 oz. clear plastic containers containing Mediterranean Style Cous Cous Salad with Sweet Basil Dressing, Distributed by Roundys Supermarkets, Inc. The products subject to recall bear establishment number P-34309 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to Roundys Supermarket locations in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. The problem was discovered by Roundys Supermarkets. 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 recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are 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 and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Bret Schultz, President of Food Evolution LLC, at (312) 561-7108. Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkare…