DaBecca product recalled over labeling errors

Recall date

December 23, 2014

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Official notice title

Recall Notification Report 088-2014 (DaBecca Sliced Uncured Apple Smoked Bacon)

Recall number

088-2014

FDA classification

Class III

Brand / firm

DaBecca LLC

Sold / distributed

California, Texas

Why it was recalled

Misbranding

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

What was recalled

WASHINGTON, December 23, 2014 DaBecca Natural Foods, a Chicago, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 3,450 pounds of bacon products due to misbranding, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The bacon products were produced on November 13, 2014. The following products are subject to recall: 15-lb. bulk case of DaBecca Sliced Uncured Apple Smoked Bacon (12 14 slices per lb.) with case code 114670 30814 The products subject to recall, though produced under inspection, were packaged and shipped with labels that did not bear the USDA mark of inspection. These products were shipped to institutional distributors in California and Texas. The problem was discovered during a routine label review conducted by FSIS inspectors at a distribution facility. FSIS and the company have received no reports of 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 and Media with questions about the recall can contact Jon Pederson, Director of Operations at (800) 793-6207. 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 hours a day at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem . Label, Recalled Product