PFP Enterprises LLC Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen

Recall date

December 21, 2017

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Recall number

130-2017

FDA classification

Class I

Sold / distributed

Texas

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, Dec. 21, 2017 PFP Enterprises LLC, also doing business as Texas Meat Packers, a Fort Worth, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 7,570 pounds of ground beef products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain soy, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. The raw, frozen, ground beef items were produced on Sept. 28, 2017. The following products are subject to recall: [ View Labels (PDF only)] 40-lb. cases containing four 10-lb. bags of 85/15 Ground Beef Bulk with item code 4013 and Patterson Food Processors printed on the label. 10-lb. cases containing two 5-lb. bags of 85/15 Ground Beef Bulk with item code 4012 and Patterson Food Processors printed on the label. The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 34715 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to a distributor and institutional locations in Texas. The problem was discovered when FSIS received a complaint from a school about the products packaging. FSIS laboratory testing confirmed that the product contained soy and added water. 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. Institutions and 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 with questions about the recall can contact Shane Fresh, Vice President of Quality Assurance, PFP Enterprises LLC, at…