California Firm Recalls Beef Products Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen
Chaparros Mexican Foods Inc. is recalling approximately 568,503 pounds of beef products because they contain undeclared hydrolyzed milk protein.
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 text explicitly classifies the recall as 'High - Class I' and 'Class I'. Per the rubric, an agency classification of Class I mandates a severity score of 5.
Plain-English summary
Chaparros Mexican Foods Inc., a Vista, California establishment, is recalling approximately 568,503 pounds of beef products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The products were formulated with hydrolyzed milk protein, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.
The recalled items include diced beef for broiling, sliced beef for broiling, beef trim, and beef chorizo, all labeled “Alberto’s Meat Shop.” These products were produced between November 1, 2013, and May 15, 2014, and were sold to restaurants in Southern California and a federally inspected processing facility. The production date is stamped in black ink on the outer case label.
FSIS personnel discovered the issue while checking product labels in preparation for scheduled sampling. FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- California Firm Recalls Beef Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen
- Category
- Food — Beef
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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