Michael Angelo's Gourmet Foods product recalled over undeclared allergens

Recall date

May 4, 2016

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Official notice title

Michael Angelo's Gourmet Foods, Inc. Recalls Vegetable Lasagna Products Due To Misbranding And Undeclared Allergens

Recall number

035-2016

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Michael Angelo's Gourmet Foods Inc.

Sold / distributed

Indiana

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 4, 2016 Michael Angelos Gourmet Foods, Inc., an Austin, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 1,575 pounds of vegetable lasagna products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product may contain turkey, as well as eggs, a known allergen, which are not declared on the product label. The frozen lasagna items were produced on Feb. 12, 2016. The following products are subject to recall: [ View Label (PDF Only)] 10-oz. boxes containing plastic trays labeled Michael Angelos Vegetable Lasagna with a packaging date of Feb. 12, 2016. Due to a packaging error, the 10-oz. cartons are labeled as Michael Angelos Vegetable Lasagna, however, the packages contain a turkey lasagna product, which contains eggs. The products subject to recall do not bear the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to a distributor in Indiana. The problem was discovered after the firm received complaints from customers. 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 with questions about the recall can contact the firms consumer hotline, at 1 (877) 482-5426. Media with questions about the recall can contact Richard Price, Vice President of Operations, at (512) 218-3514. Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative avail…