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Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereUSDA FSIS·032-2022·Announced 2022-09-17

Healthy Choice Korean-Style Beef Recalled For Undeclared Milk Allergen

USDA recalls 22,061 pounds of Healthy Choice Korean-Style Beef due to undeclared milk and misbranding. No illnesses 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 source text explicitly classifies the recall as 'Class I' (High - Class I). Per the rubric, USDA Class I recalls are assigned a severity score of 4 (Severe), regardless of the lack of reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Valley International Cold Storage Acquisition, LLC is recalling approximately 22,061 pounds of frozen beef products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The specific product involved is 9.25-oz. cartons labeled as “Healthy Choice POWER BOWLS Korean-Style Beef” with lot code “5246220320” and a “best if used by” date of 04-18-2023. These items were produced on July 22, 2022, and bear establishment number “P-34622” on the end flap of the carton.

The recall was initiated because the product contains milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the label. Additionally, the items are labeled as Korean-Style Beef but contain a chicken sausage and pepper product. The issue was discovered after the establishment received consumer complaints that the cartons contained a chicken-based product. The products were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

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. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Valley International Cold Storage Acquisition, LLC, Recalls Frozen Beef Products Due To Misbranding And Undeclared Allergens
Brand
VICS Acquisition, LLC
Manufacturer
VICS Acquisition, LLC
Category
Food — Frozen Beef
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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