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Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalUSDA FSIS·068-2018·Announced 2018-08-21

Taylor Farms Recalls Meatloaf Due To Undeclared Allergens

Taylor Farms Northwest is recalling 62 pounds of ready-to-eat meatloaf containing undeclared fish and milk allergens. The products were distributed in Oregon and Washington.

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 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly classifies this recall as 'High - Class I' and 'Class I'. Per the rubric, FDA/USDA Class I recalls are assigned a score of 5 (Critical) regardless of other factors.

Plain-English summary

Taylor Farms Northwest, LLC is recalling approximately 62 pounds of ready-to-eat meatloaf products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The specific product involved is 16-oz clear containers of Homestyle Meatloaf with a Sell By date of 8/25/2018. These products contain fish (anchovies) and milk, which are known allergens not declared on the label.

The products were produced on August 19, 2018, and shipped to retail locations in Oregon and Washington. The issue was discovered on August 20, 2018, when an employee found that Turkey Meatloaf with Kale had been mislabeled as Homestyle Meatloaf, a beef product. FSIS has not received confirmed reports of adverse reactions from consuming these items.

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. Questions about the recall can be directed to Taylor Farms Northwest, LLC at 1-855-455-0098.

The recalled product

Product
Taylor Farms Northwest, LLC Recalls Ready-To-Eat Meatloaf Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Brand
Taylor Farms Northwest LLC

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Same hazard · undeclared allergen

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