2,664 pounds of • packages of Cloverdale Meats Seattle Mariners Beef Franks recalled over undeclared allergen

Recall date

January 15, 2014

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Official notice title

North Dakota Firm Recalls Beef Franks Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen

Recall number

003-2014

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Cloverdale Foods Co.

Sold / distributed

Montana, North Dakota, Washington

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, Jan. 15, 2014 Cloverdale Foods Co., a Mandan, N.D., establishment, is recalling approximately 2,664 pounds of beef franks due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products were formulated with milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. The following products are subject to recall:[ View labels ] 16-oz. packages of Cloverdale Meats iSeattle Mariners Beef Franks.” 12 lb. cases containing 12 packages of individual 16-oz. packages of Cloverdale Meats iSeattle Mariners Beef Franks.” The products were produced on November 23 and December 13, 2013, with use-by dates of February 21 and March 13, 2014 respectively. These products bear the package code Use by 2-21-14 or Use by 3-13-14 and the establishment number iEst. 7603” inside the mark of inspection. The products were sold to retail establishments in Montana, North Dakota and Washington State. The problem was discovered by the company during an internal label review. Non-fat dry milk is an ingredient used in the product. The problem occurred when the newly designed label included an incorrect ingredient statement. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to ensure 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: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls . Media with questions about the recall should contact T.J. Russell at (701) 663-9511, extension 217. Consumers should contact Scott Russell at (701) 663-9511, extension 224. Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askka…