Sunset Farm Foods product recalled over undeclared allergen

Recall date

February 26, 2015

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Official notice title

Sunset Farm Foods, Inc Recalls Sausage Products Due To Misbranding And Undeclared Allergen

Recall number

036-2015

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Sunset Farm Foods, Inc.

Sold / distributed

Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, New York

Why it was recalled

Misbranding; Unreported Allergens

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2015 Sunset Farm Foods, Inc., a Valdosta, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 42,669 pounds of link sausage 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 hydrolyzed soy protein, a known allergen which is not declared on the product label. The link sausage items were produced on various dates between September 3, 2014 and January 28, 2015. The following products are subject to recall: [ Labels (PDF Only)] 11-lb. vacuum-packed case containing SOUTHERN CHEF BRAND SMOKED LINK SAUSAGE. 11-lb. vacuum-packed case containing GEORGIA MAID SMOKED LINK SAUSAGE. The products subject to recall bear the establishment number EST. 9185 inside the USDA mark of inspection and have a sell-by date between January 1, 2015 and May 28, 2015. These items were shipped to consumers and retail locations in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, and New York. The problem was discovered by FSIS in-plant personnel during routine label verification. 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 Dan Houston, Sunset Farm Foods, Inc. Quality Assurance Manager, at (800) 882-1121 or info@sunsetfarmfoods.com . 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 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Easte…