8,000 pounds of • plastic packages containing Pork recalled over undeclared allergens

Recall date

October 17, 2017

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Official notice title

GB Green Gastronome, LLC Recalls Chicken And Pork Products Due To Misbranding And Undeclared Allergens

Recall number

111-2017

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

GB Green Gastronome, LLC

Sold / distributed

Ohio, Pennsylvania

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, Oct. 17, 2017 GB Green Gastronome, LLC, a Jamaica, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 8,000 pounds of chicken and pork products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain coconut milk and coconut cream, known tree nut allergens, which are not declared on the product label. The Heat Treated Not Fully Cooked, Not Shelf Stable chicken and pork items were produced and packaged on various dates from September 1, 2017 to October 11, 2017. The following products are subject to recall: [ View Labels (PDF Only)] 2-lb. plastic packages containing Pork, Sausage & Cabbage Steam Bun. 2-lb. plastic packages containing Steam Bun with Roasted Pork. 2-lb. plastic packages containing Chicken Vegetable Steam Bun. The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 21418 or EST. P-21418 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to wholesale and retail locations in Ohio and Pennsylvania. The problem was discovered on October 17, 2017, by FSIS Inspection Program Personnel (IPP) while conducting label verification activities. The problem occurred when the company began using coconut milk and coconut cream and did not include these allergens on the products labels. 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 me…