| Recall Release |
CLASS I RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-002-2011 |
HEALTH RISK:
HIGH |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Richard J. McIntire
WASHINGTON, Jan 6, 2011 - Homestead
Pasta Company, a San Francisco, Calif., establishment is
recalling approximately 144,633 pounds of frozen meat
and poultry tamale products because they contain an
undeclared allergen, whey, which is not noted on the
label. Whey is a known dairy allergen.
The products subject to recall include: [View Labels (PDF Only)]
- 8.5-lb. cases of "Garibaldi BEEF TAMALE" with
each case containing 12 individual 11 oz. packages.
- 8.5-lb. cases of "Garibaldi TURKEY TAMALE" with
each case containing 12 individual 11 oz. packages.
- 10.5-lb. cases of "Golden West Traditional BEEF
TAMALE With Sauce in Husk" with each case containing
12 individual 14 oz. packages.
- 10.5-lb. cases of "Golden West Traditional
TURKEY TAMALE With Sauce in Husk" with each case
containing 12 individual 14 oz. packages.
- 18-lb. cases of "Casper HOMESTEAD PASTA COMPANY
Beef Tamale" with each case containing 36 individual
8 oz. packages.
- 18-lb. cases of "Casper HOMESTEAD PASTA COMPANY
Chicken Tamale" with each case containing 36
individual 8 oz. packages.
Individual packages bear the establishment number
"P-4994" or "EST. 4994" inside the USDA mark of
inspection. The products were produced from April 2010
until January 2011 and shipped for retail sales in
California, Oregon and Washington and institutional use
in California.
The problem was discovered by FSIS during a label review
at the establishment. 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 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 with questions about the recall should contact
the company's customer service representative, Candace
Liu, at (650) 615-0750. Media with questions about the
recall should contact the company's president, Terrence
Hall at the previously listed number.
Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available
24 hours a day at 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 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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