The Recall Desk
LowUSDA FSIS·033-2014·Announced 2014-05-29

Boulder Natural Meats Recalls Chicken Breasts Due to Gluten Free Label Error

Boulder Natural Meats is recalling approximately 363 pounds of boneless skinless chicken breasts because the front label incorrectly stated the product was gluten free, despite containing wheat.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as USDA Class III, which the rubric defines as typically resulting in a score of 1 or 2 because it is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. Additionally, the source explicitly states that no adverse reactions have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Boulder Natural Meats, a Denver, Colorado establishment, is recalling approximately 363 pounds of Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts brushed with Teriyaki Seasoning. The recall was initiated due to misbranding, as the front label stated the product was gluten free, even though the product was formulated with wheat. While the wheat ingredient was properly declared on the product label, the gluten-free claim was inaccurate because products with such claims may not contain wheat.

The affected product consists of 1 to 1.5-lb vacuum-sealed packages. The product was produced on May 13 and 14, 2014, and bears a freeze-by date of 05.24.14 or 05.25.14. It carries the establishment number P18852 inside the USDA mark of inspection. The product was sold to retail establishments in Colorado. The issue was discovered by a retailer who notified the company, which determined that an older label was mistakenly used.

FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of the product. Consumers who are concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider. The recall is classified as Class III, indicating that consumption of the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Recall Notification Report 033-2014 (Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts)

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: