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| Kansas Firm Recalls Pizza Topping Products Nationwide Due To Misbranding And Undeclared Allergen |
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| Recall Release |
CLASS II RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-013-2012 |
HEALTH RISK: LOW |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Richard J. McIntire
WASHINGTON, March 6, 2012 - Tyson Prepared Foods, Inc., a South Hutchinson, Kan. establishment is recalling
approximately 12,060 pounds of pizza topping products because of misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The packaging
identifies the products as beef, but they actually contain pork. Additionally, the pork products contain soy, a known potential
allergen, which is not declared on the label.
The following products are subject to recall:
- 10-pound cartons labeled as "Cooked Pizza Topping" containing two, 5-pound packages labeled as "ARREZZIO-COOKED BEEF PIZZA TOPPING MANZO COTTO PER PIZZA."
The products also bear the establishment number "EST. 623" inside the USDA mark of inspection on the label. The products
were produced Jan. 12, 2012, and were sold to foodservice institutions nationwide via a distributor. The product is intended for use
in restaurants or institutional food operations; it is not sold in retail grocery stores.
The problem was reported by a product purchaser. 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 with questions about the recall should contact Tyson Consumer Relations at 866-328-3156. Media with questions about the recall
should contact the company's Director of Public Relations, Gary Mickelson, at (479) 290-6111.
Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a
day at www.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.
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Last Modified: March 6, 2012 |
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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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