The Recall Desk
HighUSDA FSIS·082-2015·Announced 2015-05-22

Old World Meats Recalls Roast Beef for Undeclared Soy Allergen

Old World Meats is recalling approximately 12 pounds of roast beef products because they contain soy, 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 (soy), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 per the rubric, despite no reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Old World Meats, a Duluth, Minnesota establishment, is recalling approximately 12 pounds of roast beef products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The product contains soy, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.

The recalled product consists of 0.5-lb. packages of OLD WORLD MEATS TOP ROUND ROAST BEEF. The sliced roast beef was produced on April 3 and May 8, 2015. The products bear the establishment number EST.34448 inside the USDA mark of inspection and were sold in a retail location in Minnesota.

The problem was discovered during a routine label review by FSIS personnel. FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Old World Meats Recalls Roast Beef Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen
Brand
Old World Meat
Manufacturer
Old World Meat

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.