Hempstead Foodservice Recalls Pork Chops for Undeclared Soy Allergen
Hempstead Foodservice is recalling pork chops because they contain undeclared hydrolyzed soy protein, a known allergen.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (soy) and is classified as FDA/USDA Class II, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for allergen mislabeling without reported illness.
Plain-English summary
Hempstead Foodservice, a company based in Hempstead, New York, is recalling approximately 972 pounds of heat-treated fresh pork chop products. The recall was issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) because the products contain hydrolyzed soy protein, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.
The affected products were produced between April 6, 2021, and April 30, 2021. They are packaged in 10-41 lb. cardboard boxes with clear plastic bags inside, marked with “Hempstead Foodservice” and “PORK CHOPS.” The products bear the establishment number “EST. 47142” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to grocery stores and restaurants in New York, where they are cooked and sold to consumers.
The issue was discovered during routine FSIS verification activities. 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 and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. Retailers are urged not to sell the remaining stock.
The recalled product
- Product
- Hempstead Foodservice Recalls Pork Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
- Brand
- Hempstead Foodservice Inc.
- Manufacturer
- Hempstead Foodservice Inc.
- Category
- Food — Pork Products
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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