Legacy Food Company Recalls Beef Jerky for Undeclared Sesame Oil
Legacy Food Company is recalling beef jerky products because they contain sesame oil, which is not listed on the label.
The agency’s classification
USDA FSIS: Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
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 2/5 (Moderate).
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 and involves an undeclared allergen (sesame) with no reported illnesses, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.
Plain-English summary
Legacy Food Company, Inc. is recalling approximately 67,895 pounds of beef jerky due to misbranding and an undeclared ingredient. The products contain sesame oil, which is not declared on the product label. The recall includes 10-lb. packages of various Vua Kho Bo and Formosa Brand beef jerky varieties, as well as 16-oz. packages of Formosa Brand Hot Peppered Beef Jerky.
The affected items were produced between July 20, 2020, and May 14, 2021. These products were sold online and shipped to retail stores in California. The issue was identified during routine label verification activities by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), which determined that the labels did not accurately list all sub-ingredients.
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
- Legacy Food Company, Inc. Recalls Beef Jerky Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Ingredient
- Brand
- Legacy Food Company Inc,
- Manufacturer
- Legacy Food Company Inc,
- Category
- Food — Beef Jerky
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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