The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereUSDA FSIS·046-2017·Announced 2017-05-08

Ford Brothers Recalls Beef Patties for Undeclared Soy Allergen

Ford Brothers Wholesale Meats is recalling beef patties because they contain soy, 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, which mandates a severity score of at least 4 per the rubric, despite the absence of reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Ford Brothers Wholesale Meats, Inc., a West Valley, New York establishment, is recalling approximately 4,015 pounds of frozen raw beef patties. The recall is due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, as the product contains soy, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.

The affected products are MINEO & SAPIO BEEF PATTIES sold in 5-lb. boxes containing four, six, eight, or ten patties per pound. These items bear establishment number EST. 4625 inside the USDA mark of inspection and were shipped to wholesale locations in New York. The patties were produced between August 26, 2016, and May 4, 2017. The issue was discovered on May 8, 2017, by FSIS personnel during label review verification activities.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Ford Brothers Wholesale Meats, Inc. Recalls Beef Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Brand
Ford Brothers Wholesale Meats Inc

Distribution

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