Archie's Foods product recalled over undeclared allergens

Recall date

May 7, 2015

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Official notice title

Khubba Al Nahrain Inc. Recalls Beef Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Recall number

075-2015

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Archie's Foods, Inc.

Sold / distributed

Illinois, Michigan

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, May 7, 2015 Khubba Al Nahrain, Inc., a Skokie, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 665 pounds of beef products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain wheat, soy, and milk, known allergens which are not declared on the product label. The beef items were produced on various dates from September 11, 2014 to April 29, 2015. The following products are subject to recall: [ View Labels ] 10-lb. packages containing 10 pieces of ARCHIES POTATO CHOPS with lot numbers 11915, 10615, 07515, 36014, 33514, 28314 or 25314 on the packaging label. 10-lb. packages containing 10 pieces of ARCHIES KUBBA HALAB with lot numbers 25314, 28314 or 33514 on the packaging label. 10-lb. packages containing 10 pieces of ARCHIES KRASS with lot numbers 02615 or 10615 on the packaging label. 10-lb. packages containing 10 pieces of ARCHIES KUBBA TAPSI with lot number 07515 on the packaging label. The products subject to recall bear the establishment number EST. 45103M inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items produced were shipped to retail locations in Illinois and Michigan. The problem was discovered during a routine label review by FSIS personnel. 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 www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls . Consumers and Media with questions about the recall can contact Refat Nissan, Owner, at (847) 834-4383. Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24…