Taylor Farms Northwest product recalled over undeclared allergens

Recall date

August 21, 2018

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Official notice title

Taylor Farms Northwest, LLC Recalls Ready-To-Eat Meatloaf Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Recall number

068-2018

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Taylor Farms Northwest LLC

Sold / distributed

Oregon, Washington

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, Aug. 21, 2018 Taylor Farms Northwest, LLC, a Kent, Wash. establishment, is recalling approximately 62 pounds of ready-to-eat meatloaf products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain fish (anchovies) and milk, known allergens, which are not declared on the product label. The products were produced on Aug. 19, 2018. The following product is subject to recall: [ View Labels (PDF only)] 62 units of 16-oz clear containers with Homestyle Meatloaf, with a Sell By: 8/25/2018 on the front packaging label. The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 34834 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Oregon and Washington. The problem was discovered on Aug. 20, 2018, when a Taylor Farms Northwest, LLC employee conducted an inventory check and discovered the mislabeling of the Turkey Meatloaf with Kale as Homestyle Meatloaf, which is a beef product. The establishment then notified FSIS of the problem. 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. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers refrigerators or freezers. 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 that recalling firms are notifying their customers of the recall and that actions are being taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution lists will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls . Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Taylor Farms Northwest, LLC at 1-855-455-0098. Members of the media with questions about the recal…