The Recall Desk
SevereUSDA FSIS·007-2018·Announced 2018-02-01

Whip City Jerky Recalls Beef Jerky for Undeclared Milk Allergen

Whip City Jerky is recalling beef jerky products because they contain milk, a known allergen, that is not declared on the label.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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'. According to the rubric, if the agency's own classification is USDA Class I, the score must be at least 4.

Plain-English summary

Whip City Jerky, LLC, a Westfield, Massachusetts establishment, is recalling approximately 1,391 pounds of beef jerky products. The recall was announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on February 1, 2018. The products are subject to recall due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen.

The beef jerky items contain milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. The products were produced between December 18, 2017, and January 31, 2018. They were shipped to retail stores in Massachusetts and Connecticut and sold via internet and catalog sales. The problem was discovered by FSIS personnel during routine verification activities.

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.

The recalled product

Product
Whip City Jerky, LLC Recalls Beef Jerky Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
Brand
Whip City Jerky, LLC

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states: