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Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereUSDA FSIS·078-2014·Announced 2014-11-14

Kasia's Deli Recalls Pierogi Products Due to Undeclared Allergens

Kasia's Deli Inc. is recalling approximately 2,059 pounds of pierogi products because they contain undeclared wheat, soy, 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 recall is classified as Class I by the USDA, which corresponds to a Severe rating under the rubric, despite no reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Kasia's Deli Inc., a Chicago, Illinois establishment, is recalling approximately 2,059 pounds of pierogi products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The products contain wheat, soy, eggs, and milk, which are known allergens not declared on the product labels. The affected items include various packages of Polana Beef Pierogi, Polana Potato and Bacon Pierogi, and Polana Chicken Pierogi produced on dates prior to September 19, 2014, with lot numbers #4262 and below.

The issue was identified by a Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) investigator during routine surveillance, who noted that the packaging lacked ingredient labels and/or the mark of inspection. The recalled products were shipped to a distributor for national online sales. FSIS and the company have not received any reports of adverse reactions from the consumption of these products.

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Kasia's Deli Inc. at (312) 666-2900. Those with food safety questions can contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 or visit AskKaren.gov. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Illinois Firm Recalls Pierogi Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Brand
Kasia's Deli, Inc.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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