Venus Foods product recalled over undeclared allergens

Recall date

June 16, 2015

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Official notice title

Venus Foods Inc Recalls Pork Sausage Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen

Recall number

092-2015

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Venus Foods Inc.

Sold / distributed

California

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, June 16, 2015 Venus Foods Inc., a City of Industry, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 25,380 pounds of pork sausage products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain wheat, a known allergen which is not declared on the product label. The sausage items were produced on various dates from June 4, 2014 to May 26, 2015. The following products are subject to recall: [ View Labels (PDF only)] 30-lb. cases containing packages of Uncle Lin Sausage Original Sausage. 30-lb. cases containing packages of Uncle Lin Sausage Spicy Pork Sausage. 30-lb. cases containing packages of Uncle Lin Sausage Sweet Pork Sausage. The products subject to recall bear the establishment number EST. 6292 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items produced were shipped to restaurant locations in California. The problem was discovered during a routine label review by FSIS personnel. 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. 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 Robert Tsai, President, at (626) 369-5188. 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. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded f…