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| California Firm Recalls Pureed Chicken Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen |
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| Recall Release |
CLASS II RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-095-2011 |
HEALTH RISK: LOW |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Richard J. McIntire
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 2011 - Popkoff Frozen Food, dba Blossom Foods, a San Francisco, Calif.
establishment is recalling approximately 500 pounds of frozen, pureed chicken products because of misbranding
and an undeclared allergen. The products contain the allergen, soy, which is not declared on the label.
The products subject to recall include:
- 5-oz. single-serving cups of "BLOSSOM FOODS-DARK AND WHITE MEAT CHICKEN WITH VEGETABLES."
- 5-pound bags of "BLOSSOM FOODS-DARK AND WHITE MEAT CHICKEN WITH VEGETABLES."
The products also bear the establishment number "P-4966" inside the USDA mark of inspection on the
packaging. The products were produced on various dates between May and Nov. 29, 2011. They were sold to institutions
in the San Francisco and Oakland, Calif. areas and directly to consumers via the Internet.
The problem was discovered by FSIS during a routine label review at the establishment and may have resulted from a
change in chicken base. 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 and media with questions about the recall should contact the company's owner, Sue Adams, at (510) 339-3913.
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: December 2, 2011 |
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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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