The Recall Desk
HighUSDA FSIS·077-2014·Announced 2014-11-09

Kulana Foods Recalls Frozen Pork Products Due to Undeclared Wheat Allergen

Kulana Foods is recalling approximately 4,465 pounds of frozen, fully cooked pork products because they contain wheat, a known allergen, that is not declared on the label.

What this means for you

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 (wheat), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric, despite the agency classifying it as Class II.

Plain-English summary

Kulana Foods Ltd., a Hilo, Hawaii establishment, is recalling approximately 4,465 pounds of frozen, fully cooked pork products. The recall is due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The products are formulated with a soy sauce that contains wheat, a known allergen, which is not declared on the label.

The products subject to recall include various weight packages (approximately .75 to .90 lb.) and 5-pound packages of MOUNTAIN APPLE BRAND Teri Smoked Pork. These products bear the establishment number EST. 12445 inside the USDA mark of inspection. They were produced between Feb. 6, 2013, and Oct. 8, 2014, and shipped to retail locations and for foodservice use on the islands of Hawaii and Oahu.

The issue was discovered by FSIS personnel during a label review at the establishment. FSIS personnel are responsible for verifying that establishments actively label the eight most common food allergens. Wheat was a sub-ingredient of the soy sauce used in the product and was inadvertently left off the label. FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Hawaii Firm Recalls Frozen Pork Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen
Brand
Kulana Foods, Ltd.
Manufacturer
Kulana Foods, Ltd.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: