The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:HighUSDA FSIS·046-2015·Announced 2015-03-14

Bear Creek Smokehouse Recalls Beef Products Due to Undeclared Soy Allergen

Bear Creek Smokehouse is recalling approximately 3,700 pounds of beef products because they contain soy, a known allergen not declared on the label.

The agency’s classification

USDA FSIS: Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

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 3/5 (High).

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) with no reported illnesses, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Bear Creek Smokehouse, a Marshall, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 3,700 pounds of beef products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The products contain soy, a known allergen which is not declared on the product label. The barbeque beef items were produced on various dates between November 22, 2013, and January 21, 2015.

The specific products subject to recall are 1 lb. plastic containers of Beasleys Smokehouse Chopped Barbeque Beef with Sauce, 1 lb. plastic containers of Bear Creek Smokehouse Chopped Beef Brisket, and 5 lb. plastic containers of Bear Creek Smokehouse Chopped Beef Brisket. These items bear the establishment number EST. 7226 inside the USDA mark of inspection and were shipped to retail locations in Texas.

The problem was discovered by establishment personnel. FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify that the product is no longer available to consumers.

The recalled product

Product
Bear Creek Smokehouse Recalls Beef Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
Brand
Bear Creek Smokehouse

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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