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Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereUSDA FSIS·068-2015·Announced 2015-04-24

Hong Ha Recalls Beef and Pork Products for Undeclared Allergens

Hong Ha Corporation is recalling approximately 10,164 pounds of beef and pork products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, including wheat, eggs, and milk.

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 text explicitly classifies the recall as 'High - Class I' and 'Class I'. According to the rubric, if the agency's own classification is USDA Class I, the score must be at least 4.

Plain-English summary

Hong Ha Corporation, a Hyattsville, Maryland establishment, is recalling approximately 10,164 pounds of beef and pork products. The recall was announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on April 24, 2015. The products contain wheat flour, eggs, and milk, which are known allergens not declared on the product labels.

The affected items were produced between December 1, 2014, and April 23, 2015, and bear the establishment number EST. 4261 inside the USDA mark of inspection. Specific products include various packages of Hong Ha Gio Hue, Nem, Cha Chien, Bo Vien Gan, Bo Vien, Nem Nuong, Gio Song, and Gio Dac Biet. These items were shipped to restaurants and retail locations in Maryland and Virginia.

The issue was identified during a routine label review by FSIS personnel. FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Consumers with questions can contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline or visit AskKaren.gov for food safety information.

The recalled product

Product
Hong Ha Recalls Beef and Pork Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Brand
Hong Ha Corporation

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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