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Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalUSDA FSIS·075-2014·Announced 2014-10-30

Richard's Boudin Recalled Due to Potential Bacillus Cereus Toxin

Carlton Foods is recalling approximately 25,764 pounds of Richard's Boudin products due to potential temperature abuse that may have allowed Bacillus cereus toxin formation.

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 the recall as 'High - Class I' and 'Class I'. Per the rubric, if the agency's own classification is USDA Class I, the score is never below 4, and given the potential for serious illness from emetic toxins, it aligns with the Critical criteria for high-risk agency classifications.

Plain-English summary

Carlton Foods, a New Braunfels, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 25,764 pounds of fresh Boudin products. The recall involves specific vacuum-packed varieties of Richard's Boudin, including Hickory Smoked, Premium, 'Hot' Premium, and Cajun Grillers, in 12-oz, 16-oz, and 32-oz packages. These products were produced between August 22, 2014, and October 17, 2014, and bear establishment numbers EST. 1943 or EST. 961 inside the USDA mark of inspection. Sell-by dates range from October 28, 2014, to December 16, 2014.

The recall was initiated after FSIS personnel observed pre-cooked rice, a component of the Boudin, being held at unsafe temperatures during a Food Safety Assessment. This temperature abuse could result in the products containing an emetic toxin produced by Bacillus cereus. Bacillus cereus is a bacteria found in foods like rice stored at room temperature; its emetic toxins cause nausea and vomiting within 30 minutes to six hours of consumption. The products were shipped to retail locations in Louisiana and Texas.

FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Consumers with questions can contact Randy Rust, President, at (830) 625-7583 ext. 109, or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact a health care provider.

The recalled product

Product
Texas Firm Recalls Boudin Products Due To Possible Temperature Abuse
Category
Food — Meat & Poultry
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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