
Boulder Natural Meats Recalls Beef, Pork, and Poultry Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen
FSIS Announcement
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2015 Boulder Natural Meats, a Denver, Colo., establishment, is recalling approximately 3,607 pounds of beef, pork, and poultry products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products were missing the ingredients statement and some contain milk, a known allergen which is not declared on the product label.
The beef, pork, and poultry products were produced on various dates. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF only)]
- 10 lb. vacuum sealed packages of BN CHICKEN MILD ITALIAN SAUSAGE
- 10 lb. vacuum sealed packages of BN CHICKEN HOT ITALIAN SAUSAGE
- 10 lb. vacuum sealed packages of BN CHICKEN BREAKFAST SAUSAGE
- 10 lb. vacuum sealed packages of FRESH CHICKEN CHORIZO SAUSAGE
- 8 lb. vacuum sealed packages of COWBOY BURGERS ASPEN NATURAL MEATS
- 16 oz. plastic frozen tubs of CHICKEN LIVERS
- 8 lb. vacuum sealed packages of BACON & CHEDDAR CHEESE SEASONED BEEF BURGERS ASPEN NATURAL MEATS
- 8 lb. vacuum sealed packages of SMOKED SALT & BALINESE PEPPER SEASONED BURGERS ASPEN NATURAL MEATS
- 10 lb. vacuum sealed packages of BN PORK HOT ITALIAN SAUSAGE
- 10 lb. vacuum sealed packages of BN PORK MILD ITALIAN SAUSAGE
- 10 lb. vacuum sealed packages of BN PORK SAGE BREAKFAST SAUSAGE
- 10 lb. vacuum sealed packages of BN PORK CHORIZO SAUSAGE
The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 18852 and P-18852 inside the USDA marks of inspection. These items were shipped to one distributor and retail stores in Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma.
The problem was discovered by an FSIS investigator who observed misbranded meat products at a retail store.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
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. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.
Consumers and media with questions about the recall can contact Boulder Natural Meats at (570) 600-2996.
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. 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 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem.