Sofina Recalls Mortadella Deli Meat Due to Undeclared Pistachio Allergen
Sofina Foods is recalling ready-to-eat mortadella deli meat products because they may contain undeclared pistachios, a known allergen.
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 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly classifies the recall as 'High - Class I', which corresponds to a Critical severity score of 5 according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Sofina Foods Inc. is recalling approximately 15,165 pounds of ready-to-eat mortadella deli meat products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The products may contain pistachio (tree nuts), which is not declared on the product label. The affected items were produced on March 27, 2023, March 30, 2023, and April 4, 2023, and bear Canada establishment number 224.
The recall was initiated after a customer observed pistachio nuts in the product during slicing. The products were shipped to distribution centers in California, Illinois, Michigan, New York, and Pennsylvania for use in retail delis and foodservice locations. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
Consumers who have purchased these products and have an allergy to pistachios should not consume them. The products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Delis and foodservice locations are urged not to serve these products.
The recalled product
- Product
- Sofina Foods Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Mortadella Deli Meat Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen
- Category
- Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
Distribution
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