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Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereUSDA FSIS·009-2017·Announced 2017-01-20

Hans Kissle Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Bowls Due to Processing Defect

Hans Kissle Company is recalling approximately 6,348 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken bowls due to a potential process defect that could allow bacterial pathogens to survive.

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'. According to the rubric, if the agency's own classification is USDA Class I, the score must be at least 4.

Plain-English summary

Hans Kissle Company, LLC, a Haverhill, Massachusetts establishment, is recalling approximately 6,348 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products. The recall is due to a potential process defect that resulted in the potential survival of bacterial pathogens in the products. The affected items are 16-ounce lidded bowls containing Roche brand R Kitchen Sweet & Sour Chicken and Roche brand R Kitchen General Tso’s Chicken. These products were produced on various dates from December 1, 2016, through January 16, 2017, and bear establishment number P-7573 inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The problem was discovered by FSIS personnel during routine in-plant verification activities. The recalled items were shipped to a single grocery store chain (Roche) in the Boston, Massachusetts area. There have been no confirmed reports of illness or injury 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
Hans Kissle Company, LLC. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products Due To Potential Processing Deviation
Brand
Hans Kissle Company, LLC
Manufacturer
Hans Kissle Company, LLC
Category
Food — Ready-to-Eat Poultry
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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