Agri Star Recalls Beef Franks for Undeclared Peanuts and Misbranding
Agri Star Meat & Poultry is recalling 1,690 pounds of beef franks that may contain undeclared peanuts and are misbranded as gluten-free.
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 'Class I' (field_risk_level: 'High - Class I', field_recall_classification: 'Class I'). Per the rubric, if the agency's own classification is FDA Class I or USDA Class I, the score must never go below 4.
Plain-English summary
Agri Star Meat & Poultry, an establishment in Postville, Iowa, is recalling approximately 1,690 pounds of beef products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The specific product involved is 13.5 oz. vacuum-packed packages containing 8 pieces of Aaron's BEST GLUTEN FREE Beef Franks Hot & Spicy CHIPOTLE. These products were produced on September 29, 2014, and bear the establishment number EST. 4653A inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The recall was initiated because the company's ingredient supplier informed them that the ground cumin spice used in the production of the franks may have been contaminated with peanut residue. Peanuts are known allergens that were not declared on the product label. Additionally, the products are subject to recall for misbranding. The items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.
FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Consumers who are concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. The recall is classified as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
The recalled product
- Product
- Iowa Firm Recalls Beef Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
- Brand
- Agri Star Meat and Poultry, LLC
- Manufacturer
- Agri Star Meat and Poultry, LLC
- Category
- Food — Beef Products
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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