Hempler Foods Recalls Pepperoni Sticks Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen
Hempler Foods Group is recalling ready-to-eat pepperoni sticks because they contain milk, a known allergen, that is not declared on the label.
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 metadata explicitly classifies this as a 'Class I' recall. Per the rubric, if the agency's own classification is FDA Class I or USDA Class I, the score must never go below 4.
Plain-English summary
Hempler Foods Group, a Ferndale, Washington establishment, is recalling approximately 8,535 pounds of ready-to-eat pepperoni sticks. The recall was initiated due to misbranding and the presence of an undeclared allergen. The products contain milk, which is a known allergen, but this ingredient is not declared on the product label.
The affected products were produced between April 20 and May 2, 2018. They include various counts and sizes of Hemplers Family Classic Pepperoni, Natural Smoke Flavoring Added, with specific packed-on dates and lot numbers. The products bear establishment number EST. 6410 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to distribution centers in California, Oregon, Utah, and Washington, and were further distributed to retail stores.
The issue was discovered on May 17, 2018, after a customer complaint indicated that a package of the recalled pepperoni sticks contained a different product, identified as Hemplers Pepperoni with Jalapeno and Cheese. The retail establishment notified the firm, which then informed the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). 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.
The recalled product
- Product
- Hempler Foods Group Recalls Ready-To-Eat Pepperoni Sticks Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen
- Brand
- Hempler Foods Group LLC
- Manufacturer
- Hempler Foods Group LLC
- Category
- Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
- Hazard
Distribution
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