The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0705-2015·Announced 2014-12-17

Orrington Farms Chicken Broth Base Recalled for Mislabeling

Kent Precision Foods Group is recalling Orrington Farms Chicken Flavored Broth Base due to incorrect labeling on beef-flavored product.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a labeling error where chicken labels were applied to beef product. This fits the rubric for moderate severity involving labeling errors without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

Kent Precision Foods Group, Inc. is recalling 13,572 jars of Orrington Farms Chicken Flavored Broth Base & Seasoning, Low Sodium. The recall is necessary because labels for the chicken-flavored product were placed on jars containing the beef-flavored version of the broth base and seasoning.

The affected product is sold in 5 oz. plastic jars. The specific lot number is B4036P, with a Best By date of AUG 2015. The product was distributed nationwide in Arizona, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot number and UPC (0 72058 60864 4). If found, they should stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Chicken flavored broth base and seasoning, low sodium sold under the Orrington Farms brand in 5 oz. plastic jars.
Affected units
13,572

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 17 states specifically: