Saker ShopRites Recalls Pork and Chicken Empanadas Due to Undeclared Egg Allergen
Saker ShopRites is recalling pork and chicken empanadas because they contain egg, a known allergen, which is not listed on the label. No injuries have been reported.
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 FDA Class I or USDA Class I, the score must never go below 4.
Plain-English summary
Saker ShopRites, Inc., a Linden, New Jersey establishment, is recalling approximately 19,757 pounds of fully cooked pork and chicken empanadas. The recall was initiated due to misbranding and the presence of an undeclared allergen. The products contain egg, a known allergen, which is not listed in the ingredient statement on the label.
The affected empanadas were produced between October 7, 2017, and February 12, 2018. They were shipped to retail locations in New Jersey, specifically affecting 29 ShopRite stores and the Dearborn Market. The products bear establishment number EST. 5495 or EST. P-5495 inside the USDA mark of inspection. The issue was discovered by FSIS personnel during routine label verification activities.
There have been no reports of injuries or adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Consumers who have purchased these items are urged not to consume them. The products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement. Customer questions can be directed to 1-800-ShopRite (1-800-746-7748).
The recalled product
- Product
- Saker ShopRites, Inc. Recalls Empanadas due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
- Brand
- Saker Shoprites Inc
- Manufacturer
- Saker Shoprites Inc
- Category
- Food — Prepared Foods
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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