Royal Frozen Food product recalled over undeclared allergen

Recall date

September 29, 2015

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Official notice title

Royal Frozen Food Recalls Frozen Food Products Produced Without a Fully Implemented HACCP Plan, Containing an Undeclared Allergen, and Missing the Mark of Inspection

Recall number

126-2015

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Royal Frozen Food

Sold / distributed

California

Why it was recalled

Mislabeling; Processing Defect; 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, Sept. 29, 2015 Royal Frozen Food, a Los Angeles, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 230 pounds of frozen beef and pork products that were not produced under a fully implemented Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan. A portion of these products are missing the USDA mark of inspection and may also contain egg, an undeclared allergen, which was not declared on the product label, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The frozen food items were produced between Sept. 1, 2014 and Sept. 29, 2015. The following products are subject to recall: [ View Labels (PDF Only)] 17 oz. plastic tray package bearing code #607238300447 and containing 10 pieces of PRECOOKED STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES WITH BEEF AND RICE. 20 oz. plastic tray package bearing code #607238300454 and containing 8 pieces of PRECOOKED STUFFED CABBAGE LEAVES WITH BEEF AND RICE. 12 oz. plastic tray package bearing code #607238300553 and containing 10 pieces of POT STICKERS. Some of the products subject to recall bear establishment number Est. 20585 inside the USDA mark of inspection. One of the products (Pot Stickers) does not contain the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in California. The problem was discovered by FSIS personnel performing in-plant verification tasks. 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 ww…