Kasia's Deli product recalled over undeclared allergens

Recall date

November 14, 2014

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Official notice title

Illinois Firm Recalls Pierogi Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Recall number

078-2014

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Kasia's Deli, Inc.

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, Nov. 14, 2014 Kasia's Deli Inc., a Chicago, IL. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,059 pounds of pierogi products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain wheat, soy, eggs, and milk, known allergens which are not declared on the product label. The pierogi (dumplings) products were produced on various dates prior to September 19, 2014 and include lot numbers #4262 and below. The following products are subject to recall: [ View Labels (PDF Only)] 11.5-oz. white plastic tray packages containing 6 pieces of iPolana Beef Pierogi” with product code 608. 11.5-oz. white plastic tray packages containing 12 pieces of iPolana Beef Pierogi” with product code 108. 14-oz. white plastic tray packages containing 6 pieces of iPolana Potato and Bacon Pierogi” with product code 630. 14-oz. white plastic tray packages containing 12 pieces of iPolana Potato and Bacon Pierogi” with product code 130. 14-oz. white plastic tray packages of iPolana Chicken Pierogi” with product code 126. The products subject to recall may contain the establishment number iEST. 33985” or iP- 33985” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These products produced were shipped to a distributor for national online sales. The problem was discovered by an FSIS investigator during routine surveillance when the investigator noticed that the packaging lacked ingredient labels and /or the mark of inspection. FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. 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…