K. Heeps Recalls Pork Sausage Due to Undeclared Soy Allergen
K. Heeps, Inc. is recalling approximately 2,902 pounds of Bratwurst and Bangers sausage products because they contain undeclared soy lecithin, a known allergen.
The agency’s classification
USDA FSIS: Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
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 3/5 (High).
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 (undeclared soy) on common allergens, which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries have been reported.
Plain-English summary
K. Heeps, Inc., an Allentown, Pennsylvania establishment, is recalling approximately 2,902 pounds of Bratwurst and Bangers sausage products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The affected products contain soy lecithin, a releasing agent used on contact surfaces during production, which is a known allergen but was not disclosed on the product label.
The recalled items include 1-lb. retail packages and 20-lb. bulk packages of Stryker Farm Irish Style Bangers and Stryker Farm Beer Bratwurst. These products were packaged between May 21, 2014, and November 5, 2014, and bear the establishment number EST. 9379A inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products were sold to a single vendor, who distributed them to restaurants and retailers in Pennsylvania.
The issue was identified during a periodic label review by FSIS inspection personnel. FSIS and the company have not received reports of adverse reactions from consuming these products. Consumers with questions can contact Beau Heeps at 1-610-530-5564 or [email protected], or visit AskKaren.gov for food safety information.
The recalled product
- Product
- Pennsylvania Firm Recalls Pork Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
- Brand
- K. Heeps, Inc.
- Manufacturer
- K. Heeps, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Pork Sausage
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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