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| CLASS III RECALL |
FSIS-RC-067-2012
October 22, 2012 |
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Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Adam Tarr
WASHINGTON, Oct 22, 2012 – BEF Foods
Inc., a Columbus, Ohio, corporation, is recalling
approximately 1,768,600 pounds of Bob Evans Maple Links and
Maple Patties because they are misbranded in that they
contain monosodium glutamate (MSG), which is not declared on
the label. The products were produced at establishments in
Hillsdale, MI and Xenia, OH.
The products subject to recall include:
- 12-oz. packages of “Bob Evans Maple Links” with UPC
numbers of “075900002300”, “075900000085” and
“075900002324.”
- 12-oz. packages of “Bob Evans Maple Patties” with UPC
numbers of “075900002508” and “075900000795” and
“075900002522.”
The products were produced between April 4, and Oct. 19,
2012, and will have the establishment number “M-952” or
“M-6785” inkjetted on the side of the package. Product
purchased fresh will have a use-by date between Oct. 14,
2012 and Dec. 4, 2012 listed. Instead of a use-by date,
frozen products may be identified by any of the following
Julian codes: 0264 through 0365, 1001 through 1365, and 2001
through 2293.
The problem was discovered by the company during a label
audit. When the company reformulated their products, they
discontinued the use of a spice blend containing MSG and
removed MSG from the ingredient list on the label. During
the label audit, the company discovered that the individual
establishments were still using a spice blend containing
MSG. MSG is not classified as an allergen, but can cause a
reaction in people with a sensitivity to MSG.
FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse
reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone
concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare
provider.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks
(including at restaurants) to verify recalling firms notify
their customers of the recall and to ensure that steps are
taken to make certain that the product is no longer
available to consumers.
Media with questions about the recall should contact the
company’s Director of Corporate Communications, Margaret
Standing, at (614) 492-4921. Consumers should call the
company’s guest relations line at 1-800-939-2338.
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. “Ask Karen” live chat services are
available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET.
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 l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday
through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available
24 hours a day. |
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Last Modified:
November 7, 2012 |
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Recall Classifications |
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Class I |
This
is a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability
that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences
or death. |
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Class II |
This
is a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of
adverse health consequences from the use of the product. |
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Class III |
This
is a situation where the use of the product will not cause adverse
health consequences. |
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