The Recall Desk
CriticalUSDA FSIS·077-2019·Announced 2019-07-24

CM&R Recalls Beef Snack Sticks for Undeclared Milk Allergen

CM&R Inc. is recalling beef snack sticks that contain undeclared milk, a known allergen, due to misbranding.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. 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, an agency classification of FDA Class I or USDA Class I mandates a severity score of 5 (Critical), regardless of the absence of reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

CM&R Inc., a St. Paul, Minnesota establishment, is recalling approximately 25 pounds of ready-to-eat beef stick products. The recall is due to misbranding and the presence of undeclared milk, a known allergen, which is not listed on the product label.

The affected items are labeled as Smoked & Uncured Maple Beef Snack Sticks but actually contain Smoked & Uncured Mild Beef Sticks with Cheddar Cheese. These products were produced on June 19, 2019, and bear the establishment number EST. 45394. The specific product subject to recall is 6-oz. plastic vacuum packed packages of MARKET SAUSAGES SMOKED & UNCURED MAPLE BEEF SNACK STICKS with lot code 1712019 and a Sell-By date of 9/15/19. The items were shipped to retail locations in Minnesota.

The issue was identified after FSIS inspection personnel received a consumer complaint regarding incorrect labeling. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions from consuming these products. Consumers who have purchased these items are urged not to consume them and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
CM&R Inc. Recalls Beef Stick Products due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Brand
CM & R, Inc.
Manufacturer
CM & R, Inc.

Distribution

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