The Recall Desk
HighUSDA FSIS·037-2014·Announced 2014-06-19

Dearborn Sausage Recalls Slab Bacon for Undeclared Soy Allergen

Dearborn Sausage Company is recalling approximately 3,660 pounds of slab bacon because the product contains hydrolyzed soy protein, a known allergen, that is not declared on the label.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (soy) and is classified as FDA/USDA Class II, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for allergen mislabeling without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

Dearborn Sausage Company, a Dearborn, Michigan establishment, is recalling approximately 3,660 pounds of slab bacon due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The product was formulated with hydrolyzed soy protein, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. The specific product subject to recall is cases of iRandy's Slab Bacon with package codes i114070, 114094, and 114122. The product bears the establishment number iEst. 10002 inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The product was produced on March 11, April 4, and May 2, 2014. It was distributed to a single retail store where it was sold as both slab bacon and sliced bacon. Sliced bacon will not bear the original packaging information. The problem was discovered by an FSIS inspector while conducting a routine food safety assessment and occurred due to misprinting of the labels.

FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Terry Amerson at (313) 842-2375. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Michigan Firm Recalls Bacon Product Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen
Brand
Dearborn Sausage Company Inc

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same brand · Dearborn Sausage Company Inc