2,719 pounds of foil laminated pouches containing ALPINEAIRE SPICY SAUSAGE PASTA recalled over labeling errors

Recall date

December 19, 2014

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Official notice title

Recall Notification Report 085-2014 (Spicy Sausage Pasta)

Recall number

085-2014

FDA classification

Class III

Brand / firm

Katadyn North America Foods, LLC.

Why it was recalled

Misbranding

Class III means the product violates regulations but is not likely to cause harm.

What was recalled

WASHINGTON, December 19, 2014 Katadyn North American Foods, LLC, a Rocklin, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,719 pounds of spicy sausage products due to misbranding, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The Spicy Sausage Pasta products were produced on various dates from June 14 November 13, 2014. The following products are subject to recall: [ View Label ] 5 -oz. foil laminated pouches containing iALPINEAIRE SPICY SAUSAGE PASTA.” The products subject to recall bear the establishment number iEST. 8132” inside the USDA mark of inspection. They were shipped to retail locations nationwide. The problem was discovered by FSIS inspection personnel during a label review. The label indicates that the product contains beef, but is actually formulated with pork sausage. Pork is not indicated on the label. FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction 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. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls . Consumers and media with questions about the recall can contact Tim Pratt, General Manager, at (800) 322-6325 x-15. 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 l0 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 ho…