The Recall Desk
SevereUSDA FSIS·035-2014·Announced 2014-06-13

Vanee Foods Recalls Turkey Base Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen

Vanee Foods is recalling approximately 3,156 pounds of turkey base misbranded as chicken base because it contains undeclared milk, a known allergen.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as Class I by the agency, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Vanee Foods, a Broadview, Illinois establishment, is recalling approximately 3,156 pounds of turkey base due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The product, which contains milk, was incorrectly labeled as chicken base that does not include milk. Milk is a known allergen that was not declared on the label.

The recalled product consists of Imperial Sysco Turkey Base in 1-lb. tubs labeled as Chicken Base with SUPC # 4944450, 6 per case with case codes 01734-6700 ending in 0784-5. The outer cases are labeled as Turkey Base. The product was produced on March 19, 2014, and bears the establishment number iP-19339 inside the USDA mark of inspection. The issue was discovered when a customer found tubs labeled as chicken base in cases labeled as containing turkey base.

The product was shipped to food service distribution centers in Pennsylvania, Florida, Oregon, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Virginia. FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Consumers concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Illinois Firm Recalls Turkey Base Product Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen
Brand
Vanee Foods Company

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Same brand · Vanee Foods Company