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Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereUSDA FSIS·018-2017·Announced 2017-03-01

Procesadora La Hacienda Recalls Raw Meat Products Due to Undeclared Allergens

Procesadora La Hacienda is recalling raw seasoned meat products because they contain undeclared wheat and milk allergens. No adverse reactions 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 recall is classified as Class I by the agency, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric, despite the absence of reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Procesadora La Hacienda, Inc., a meat processing establishment in Juncos, Puerto Rico, is recalling approximately 140 pounds of raw meat products. The recall was initiated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) due to misbranding and the presence of undeclared allergens. The affected products are 10-lb boxes containing two 5-lb chubs of seasoned meat. These items were packed on June 10, 2016, and February 7, 2017, and bear establishment number 21217A inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The recall is necessary because the products contain wheat and whey (milk), which are known allergens not declared on the product label. The issue was identified when an FSIS employee discovered that these sub-ingredients were missing from the label. The products were shipped to restaurant and cafeteria locations in Puerto Rico.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to the 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. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Procesadora La Hacienda, Inc. Recalls Meat Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Brand
Procesadora La Hacienda, Inc.
Manufacturer
Procesadora La Hacienda, Inc.
Category
Food — Raw Meat
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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