The Recall Desk
ModerateUSDA FSIS·040-2014·Announced 2014-06-25

Rudolph Foods Recalls Pork Cracklins Due to Undeclared MSG

Rudolph Foods is recalling 34 pounds of pork cracklins because the product contains monosodium glutamate (MSG), which is not declared on the label.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as Class III (Marginal) by the agency, and the source explicitly states that no illnesses or injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for minor labeling errors and low-risk contamination.

Plain-English summary

Rudolph Foods, a Lawrenceville, Georgia establishment, is recalling approximately 34 pounds of pork products due to misbranding. The specific product subject to recall is 1.75-oz. packages of “Lee’s Pig Skins Soft Style Cracklins” with a Sell By date of SEP 5 2014. The bags are labeled as “Soft Style Cracklins” but actually contain salt and vinegar cracklins that include monosodium glutamate (MSG) as an ingredient, which is not declared on the label.

The product was packaged on June 3, 2014, and bears the establishment number EST-1425. It was shipped to retail locations in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, and Mississippi. The issue was discovered by a customer who opened a case and found the salt and vinegar variety packaged in the plain “Soft Style Cracklins” bags.

MSG can cause a brief reaction in people with sensitivity to the ingredient. FSIS and the company have received no reports of illnesses due to consumption of these products. Consumers with questions regarding the recall can contact Deanne Rodgers at (800) 241-7675.

The recalled product

Product
Recall Notification Report 040-2014 (Pork Products)
Brand
Rudolph Foods Company

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

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