Night Hawk Frozen Foods product recalled over undeclared allergens

Recall date

February 20, 2018

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Official notice title

Night Hawk Frozen Foods, Inc. Recalls Frozen Beef Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Recall number

012-2018

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Night Hawk Frozen Foods, Inc.

Sold / distributed

Louisiana, Texas

Why it was recalled

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, Feb. 20, 2018 Night Hawk Frozen Foods, Inc., a Buda, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 167 pounds of frozen beef patty and gravy products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. The heat treated, but not fully cooked, frozen beef patty and gravy items were produced on Nov. 8, 2017. The following products are subject to recall: [ View Label (PDF only)] 8.75 oz. board cartons labeled as NIGHT HAWK BEEF PATTY N GRAVY, CHARBROILED BEEF PATTY and GRAVY, POTATO ROUNDS and SWEET CORN. The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 2117 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Louisiana and Texas. The problem was discovered on Feb. 19, 2018 when FSIS was notified that the firm received two consumer complaints of mislabeled products. The cartons actually contain beef patties, mashed potatoes and cheese. 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 and media with questions about the recall can contact Michelle Anselment, chief operating officer, Night Hawk Frozen Foods, at (512) 295-4166 X 107. Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a da…