Taylor Farms New Jersey product recalled over undeclared allergens

Recall date

October 20, 2015

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Official notice title

Taylor Farms Recalls Turkey Meatloaf Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Recall number

128-2015

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Taylor Farms New Jersey, Inc.

Sold / distributed

Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia, District of Columbia

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, Oct. 20, 2015 Taylor Farms, a Swedesboro, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 276 pounds of turkey 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 eggs, soy and wheat, known allergens which are not declared on the product label. The items were produced on Oct. 15, 2015. The following products are subject to recall: [ View Label (PDF Only)] 13.9-ounce, single serve trays containing Taylor Farms Turkey Meatloaf with tomato bacon glaze. The products subject to recall bear establishment number P-34513 inside the USDA mark of inspection and a Sell By date of Oct. 29, 2015. These items were shipped to retail locations in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Virginia. The problem was discovered by a Taylor Farms merchandiser. Taylor Farms then notified the FSIS Raleigh (N.C.) District Office. 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 www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls . Consumers and media with questions about the recall can contact Marie Butler, company quality assurance director, at (856) 294-4181. 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-MPHotli…