Heatherfield Foods product recalled over undeclared allergens

Recall date

August 30, 2019

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Official notice title

Heatherfield Foods Inc. Recalls Pork Sausage Products Due to Misbranding

Recall number

088-2019

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Heatherfield Foods LLC

Sold / distributed

Hawaii

Why it was recalled

Misbranding

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30, 2019 Heatherfield Foods, Inc., an Ontario, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,380 pounds of pork sausage products due to misbranding, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product has a gluten free claim represented on the front of the label; however, the product contains gluten in the form of wheat. Wheat, which is an allergen, is also listed in the products list of ingredients. The raw Longanisa sausage items were produced on various dates between March 8, 2019 and July 31, 2019. The following product is subject to recall: [ View labels (PDF only)] 1-lb. thermoform tray packages containing HAWAIIAN SAUSAGE COMPANY Sweet Filipino Longanisa NO PRESERVATIVES GLUTEN FREE NO MSG with lot codes 09067, 09081, 09088, 09113, 09130, 09148, 09156, 09163, 09170, 09179, 09193 and 09212 on the label. The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 4846 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Hawaii. The problem was discovered after FSIS received a consumer complaint. 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 refrigerators or freezers. 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. Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact John Brown, Vice President, Heatherfield Foods Inc., at (909) 460-4150. Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representa…