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.
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 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
- Manufacturer
- Vanee Foods Company
- Category
- Food — Food Service / Base
Distribution
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