Abbyland Foods Recalls Beef Sticks for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Abbyland Foods is recalling approximately 14,976 pounds of smoked beef sticks because they contain undeclared milk, a known allergen.
The agency’s classification
USDA FSIS: Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly classifies the recall as 'High - Class I' and 'Class I'. Per the rubric, USDA Class I recalls must be scored as 4 (Severe) or higher, regardless of the lack of reported illnesses.
Plain-English summary
Abbyland Foods, Inc., an Abbotsford, Wisconsin establishment, is recalling approximately 14,976 pounds of smoked beef sticks due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The product contains milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. The recalled items are 2-lb. clear plastic packages of “IOWA SMOKEHOUSE ORIGINAL SMOKED BEEF STICKS” with sell-by dates of 11/15/2022 or 11/17/2022. These products bear establishment number 1633B on the package below the sell-by date.
The smoked beef sticks were produced between November 15 and November 17, 2021, and were shipped to retail locations nationwide. The issue was identified after the firm received consumer complaints regarding the presence of cheese in the product and reported the event to the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. The products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- Abbyland Foods, Inc. Recalls Beef Stick Product Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
- Category
- Food — Beef Products
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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