The Recall Desk
HighUSDA FSIS·022-2016·Announced 2016-03-03

Namias of Arizona Recalls Chicken Products for Undeclared Soy Allergen

Namias of Arizona is recalling approximately 19,200 pounds of fully cooked chicken products due to misbranding and an undeclared soy 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) with no reported illnesses, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Namias of Arizona, Inc., a Tucson, Arizona establishment, is recalling approximately 19,200 pounds of fully cooked chicken 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 an undeclared allergen. The affected products contain hydrolyzed soy protein, a known allergen that is not declared on the product label.

The recalled items include 20-pound cases containing 5-pound bags of Carlotta's Kitchen Chicken Chile Verde and Carlotta's Kitchen Sports Chicken. These products were produced between September 2, 2015, and March 1, 2016, and bear establishment number P-6006 inside the USDA mark of inspection. The Chicken Chile Verde items were shipped to the company's restaurant in Nevada, while the Sports Chicken items were shipped to the company's restaurants in Arizona.

FSIS personnel discovered the issue during a routine label review at the establishment. 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
Namias of Arizona Recalls Chicken Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Brand
Carlotta's Kitchen LLC

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states: