Fratelli Beretta USA product recalled over undeclared allergens

Recall date

February 22, 2017

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Official notice title

Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc. Recalls Mortadella Product Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Recall number

014-2017

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc.

Sold / distributed

Arizona, California, Florida, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas

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, Feb. 22, 2017 Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc., a Mount Olive, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 468 pounds of mortadella product due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains pistachio nuts, known allergens which are not declared on the product label. The mortadella items were produced on Nov. 30, 2016. The following product is subject to recall: [ View Labels (PDF Only)] 3-oz. plastic packages containing slices of Deli Thin Dietz & Watson Mortadella with Lot# LO23633800 and Best By Date April 2, 2017. The product subject to recall bears establishment number EST. 7543B inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to a distributor in Pennsylvania and further distributed to retail and distribution centers in Arizona, California, Florida, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Texas. The problem was discovered Feb. 17, 2017 by the Dietz & Watson distributor who observed pistachio nuts through the clear product packaging in a case of products labeled as Deli Thin Dietz & Watson Mortadella products and notified the establishment. The Deli Thin Dietz & Watson Mortadella products are not formulated with pistachio nuts and do not declare the pistachio nut ingredient on the label. 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.…