Omni Custom Meats product recalled over undeclared allergen

Recall date

November 22, 2016

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Official notice title

Omni Custom Meats, Inc Recalls Roasted Chicken Quarters Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Recall number

112-2016

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Omni Custom Meats, Inc.

Sold / distributed

Georgia, Missouri

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, Nov. 22, 2016 Omni Custom Meats, Inc., a Bowling Green, Ky. establishment, is recalling approximately 191,695 pounds of marinated Roasted Chicken Quarters due to misbranding, specifically an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains soy, a known allergen which was not declared on the product label. The marinated Roasted Chicken Quarters were produced from Jan. 12 through Nov. 15, 2016. The following products are subject to recall: [ View Label (PDF Only)] 5,477 cases of 35-lb. heat sealed bags containing 52 pieces of Roasted Chicken Quarters Sea Salt, Cane Juice, Chicken Broth Powder, Canola Powder, Spices. The products subject to recall bear establishment number P-2199 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to distributors in Georgia and Missouri. FSIS personnel discovered the problem on Nov. 21, 2016 during routine label verification activities. There have been no confirmed reports of illness or 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 or media with questions about the recall can contact Curt Sullivan, plant owner at (270) 796-666Consumers 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 d…