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Utah Firm Recalls Franks Because of Undeclared Allergen
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| Recall Release |
CLASS I RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-012-2005 |
HEALTH RISK: HIGH |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113; FAX: (202) 690-0460
Steven Cohen
WASHINGTON, March 18, 2005 - Hi-Grade Meats, Inc., a Salt Lake City, Utah, establishment, is
voluntarily recalling approximately 400 pounds of deli franks because of an undeclared allergen (dried milk), the
Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.
The products subject to recall are:
- 2-pound packages of "BIRCHBERRY DELI FRANKS." Each package bears the establishment code "EST. 4133" inside the USDA mark of inspection and a sell by date of April 25, 2005.
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FOOD ALLERGIES
USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline
1-888-MPHotline or visit www.fsis.usda.gov
Consumers who have a food allergy or severe food sensitivity should always read ingredient labels. In restaurants they should ask whether an allergy-causing ingredient is in the food.
A food allergy occurs when the immune system reacts to a certain food, usually within minutes after the food has been consumed.
Symptoms may include throat swelling, breathing trouble or a rash.
Strictly avoiding the allergy-causing food is the only absolute way to avoid a reaction.
Several foods account for 90% of allergic reactions. They include peanuts, tree nuts (walnuts, pecans, etc.), fish, shellfish, eggs, milk, soy, and wheat.
Persons who have a severe, life-threatening food allergy should always carry, and know how to administer, prescription epinephrine.
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The label on the front of the product correctly identifies the product as deli franks. The wrong back panel, however,
was applied to the product. It states that the product is "BIRCHBERRY OLD FASHION' BUFFET HAM" and includes
the Nutrition Facts panel for the ham rather than the franks and does not list dried milk as an ingredient.
The franks were produced on February 28 and were distributed to retail stores in Idaho, Montana, Utah and Wyoming.
The problem was discovered by the company. FSIS has received no reports of allergic reactions associated with
consumption of this product. Anyone concerned about an allergic reaction should contact a physician.
Media with questions about the recall can contact company Vice-President Randall Maxfield at (801) 487-5818, ext. 11.
Consumers with questions about the recall may contact company Sales Manager Rick Conde at (801) 487-5818, ext. 12.
Consumers with food safety questions can phone the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline
(1-888-674-6854). The hotline 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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NOTE: Access news releases and other information at the FSIS Web site
at www.fsis.usda.gov
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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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