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Iowa Firm Recalls Pork Jerky Product Due to Misbranding and
Undeclared Allergen |
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| Recall Release |
CLASS II RECALL
HEALTH RISK: LOW
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| FSIS-RC-027-2013 |
Congressional and Public Affairs
Alexandra Tarrant
(202) 720-9113
WASHINGTON, April 10, 2013 –Formosa Food
Company, Inc., a Hull, Iowa, establishment is recalling
approximately 1,133 pounds of a pork jerky product because of
misbranding and an undeclared allergen, wheat, which is not
declared on the label.
The following products are subject to recall: [Label]
- 16-oz. individual packages of “Formosa Brand Pork Szu (Cooked Seasoned Dried Pork Product)”
The product bears the establishment number “EST. 2446” inside
the USDA mark of inspection on the label. The product was
produced on various dates through Nov. 29, 2012. There is no
expiration date on the product. The product was distributed via
Internet and direct sales nationwide.
The problem was discovered by FSIS personnel during a label
review. Wheat is a sub-ingredient in the soy sauce used to make
the product and is not listed on the final label. FSIS and the
company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to
consumption of this product. 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 and media with questions about the recall should
contact Plant Supervisor Jennifer Shih at (712) 439-1065.
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. For information on how to report
a problem with a meat, poultry or processed egg product to FSIS
at any time, visit
www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/
Problems_With_Food_Products . |
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Last Modified:
April 10, 2013 |
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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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