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SevereUSDA FSIS·015-2022·Announced 2022-05-06

Pop’s Que and Stew Recalls Frozen Stew Produced Without Inspection

Pop’s Que and Stew is recalling approximately 12,472 pounds of frozen Brunswick stew products that were produced without federal inspection. The products were distributed to retail locations in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

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, USDA Class I recalls are assigned a severity score of 4 (Severe), regardless of the lack of reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Pop’s Que and Stew, an establishment in Opelika, Alabama, is recalling approximately 12,472 pounds of frozen stew products. The recall involves 30 oz. tubs labeled “Pop’s HOMEMADE BRUNSWICK STEW” with sell-by dates through November 30, 2022, and 59 oz. zippered plastic bags containing Brunswick stew with no other identifying company or product information on the label. These products were produced on various dates between May 2020 and May 2022.

The recall was initiated because the products were produced without the benefit of federal inspection and do not bear the USDA mark of inspection. Pop’s Que and Stew is not a federally inspected establishment. The issue was discovered during routine FSIS surveillance activities. The products were shipped to retail locations in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

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. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Pop’s Que and Stew Recalls Frozen Stew Products Produced Without the Benefit of Inspection
Category
Food — Frozen Stew
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

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