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| California Firm Recalls Frozen Cured Pork Patty Mix Due to Mislabeling and an Undeclared Allergen |
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| Recall Release |
CLASS II RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-010-2010 |
HEALTH RISK: LOW |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Peggy Riek
WASHINGTON, February 10, 2010 - Champ Meatball Co., a Whittier, Calif., establishment, is
recalling approximately 750 pounds of frozen cured pork patty mix because it contains an undeclared allergen,
wheat, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
Wheat is a known potential allergen, which is not declared on the label.
The product subject to recall includes: [View Label]
- 14-ounce packages of frozen "CHAMP, Nem Nuong Cured Pork Patty Mix for Barbecue Meat Balls." Each package bears the establishment number "EST. 21436" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The frozen cured pork patty mix products were produced on various dates, and were distributed to retail
establishments and restaurants in Arizona and California.
The problem was discovered by FSIS. FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to
consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an allergic reaction should contact a physician.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers (including
restaurants) of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to
consumers.
Consumer and media with questions about the recall should contact company Owner Krid Hansaward at (562) 693-7836.
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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Last Modified:
February 10, 2010 |
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| USDA
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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