Packer Avenue Foods product recalled over undeclared milk

Recall date

June 10, 2017

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Official notice title

Packer Avenue Foods, Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Salad Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Recall number

069-2017

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Packer Avenue Foods, Inc

Sold / distributed

Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia

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, June 10, 2017 Packer Avenue Foods, Inc., a Philadelphia, Pa., establishment, is recalling approximately 9,690 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken salad due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products could contain milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. The RTE Chicken Salad with White Meat Chicken was produced on various dates from May 17 through May 26, 2017. The following product is subject to recall: [ View Labels (PDF only)] 5-lb. plastic tubs of MAIN STREET BRAND CHICKEN SALAD WITH WHITE MEAT CHICKEN with Use By dates of 6 10; 6 11; 6 12; 6 13; 6 14; 6 15; 6 16; 6 17; 6 18 and; 6 19. 5-lb. plastic tubs of Packer Avenue Foods CHICKEN SALAD WITH WHITE MEAT CHICKEN with Use By dates of 6 10; 6 11; 6 12; 6 13; 6 14; 6 15; 6 16; 6 17; 6 18 and; 6 19. The products subject to recall bear establishment number P-19977 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to wholesale locations Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia. The problem was discovered on June 6, 2017, when the company received notification from an ingredient supplier that the cracker meal the company received and used in the recalled products potentially contained undeclared milk. 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. 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 will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls . Consumers or Media with questions about the recall can contact the company preside…