House of Smoke Recalls Products Due To Nitrite Levels in Excess of Regulatory Limit

Recall date

July 22, 2016

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Recall number

063-2016

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

House Of Smoke, Inc.

Why it was recalled

Unfit for Human Consumption

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, July 22, 2016 House of Smoke, Inc., a Ft. Lupton, Colo., establishment, is recalling approximately 4,692 pounds of Wild Boar Brotwurst products due to nitrite levels in excess of the regulatory limit, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The Smoked Wild Boar Brotwurst items were produced and packed on various dates from April 27, 2015 to July 12, 2016. The products with the following lot numbers are subject to recall: 517240, 515160, 517160, 518070, 514080, 511380, 518090, 517001, 513211, 512221, 614110, 616210, 614050, 618150, 616060, 613160, 617070, and 612170. The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 6273 inside the USDA mark of inspection. [ View Label ] The problem was discovered by FSIS personnel during a routine label verification task. FSIS discovered that the establishments formulation for the use of sodium nitrite, a restricted ingredient, exceeded the regulatory limit. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction 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. Consumers and media with questions about the recall can contact James Barsness, President at (303) 857-2750. Product Label