140 pounds of box containing of Seasoned Meat chubs recalled over undeclared allergens

Recall date

March 1, 2017

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Official notice title

Procesadora La Hacienda, Inc. Recalls Meat Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Recall number

018-2017

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Procesadora La Hacienda, Inc.

Sold / distributed

Puerto Rico

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, March 1, 2017 Procesadora La Hacienda, Inc., a Juncos, Puerto Rico establishment, is recalling approximately 140 pounds of raw meat products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains wheat and whey (milk), known allergens which are not declared on the product label. The raw seasoned meat items were packed on June 10, 2016 and Feb. 7, 2017. The following products are subject to recall: [ View Label (PDF Only)] 10-lb box containing 2 pieces of 5-lb Seasoned Meat chubs. The products subject to recall bear establishment number 21217A inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to restaurant and cafeteria locations in Puerto Rico. The problem was discovered when an FSIS employee found that a primary ingredients sub-ingredients, which included whey (milk) and wheat, were not listed on the product label. 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. 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 and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Wilfredo Figueroa, Vice President of Procesadora La Hacienda, Inc., at (787) 612-7276. 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…