The Recall Desk
ModerateUSDA FSIS·015-2021·Announced 2021-04-24

More Than Gourmet Recalls Beef and Veal Broth Due to Hydraulic Oil Contamination

More Than Gourmet is recalling beef and veal broth products that may contain hydraulic oil. No illnesses have been reported.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as Class II by the agency, and the source explicitly states that no illnesses or injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

More Than Gourmet, Inc. is recalling approximately 6,896 pounds of ready-to-eat beef and veal broth and stock products. The recall was initiated because the products may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically hydraulic oil. The affected items were produced on March 1, 2021, April 7, 2021, and April 8, 2021.

The specific products subject to the recall are the 12-oz plastic squeeze bottle of Kitchen Accomplice Organic Beef Bone Broth Concentrate and the 16-oz plastic cup of More Than Gourmet Demi-Glace Gold Classic French Demi-Glace. These items bear establishment number 27446 inside the USDA mark of inspection and were shipped to retailers and distributors nationwide.

The issue was discovered by the establishment after identifying a malfunction in a piece of processing equipment. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Consumers who have purchased these items are urged not to consume them and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
More Than Gourmet, Inc. Recalls Beef And Veal Broth And Stock Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Brand
Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.