Old World Meat product recalled over undeclared allergens

Recall date

May 22, 2015

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Official notice title

Old World Meats Recalls Roast Beef Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen

Recall number

082-2015

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Old World Meat

Why it was recalled

Misbranding; Unreported Allergens

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

WASHINGTON, May 22, 2015 Old World Meats, a Duluth, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 12 pounds of roast beef products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains soy, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. The sliced roast beef was produced on April 3 and May 8, 2015. The following product is subject to recall: [ View Label ] 0.5-lb. packages containing OLD WORLD MEATS TOP ROUND ROAST BEEF. The products subject to recall bear the establishment number EST.34448 inside the USDA mark of inspection. The items produced were sold in a retail location in Minnesota. 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. Consumers and Media with questions about the recall can contact Paul Wrazidlo, owner, at (218) 340-7682. 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.askkaren.gov . The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem . Label