The Recall Desk
LowUSDA FSIS·088-2014·Announced 2014-12-23

DaBecca Sliced Uncured Apple Smoked Bacon Recalled for Misbranding

DaBecca is recalling approximately 3,450 pounds of sliced uncured apple smoked bacon because the labels lacked the USDA mark of inspection.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as Class III (Marginal) and involves a labeling error (missing USDA mark) with no reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a Low severity score.

Plain-English summary

DaBecca Natural Foods, a Chicago, Illinois establishment, is recalling approximately 3,450 pounds of DaBecca Sliced Uncured Apple Smoked Bacon. The specific product subject to the recall is the 15-lb. bulk case with case code 114670 30814, which was produced on November 13, 2014.

The recall was initiated due to misbranding. Although the bacon was produced under inspection, it was packaged and shipped with labels that did not bear the required USDA mark of inspection. The problem was identified during a routine label review by FSIS inspectors at a distribution facility. The affected products were shipped to institutional distributors in California and Texas.

FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions from the consumption of these products. Consumers who are concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. The recall is classified as Class III, indicating that consumption of the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Recall Notification Report 088-2014 (DaBecca Sliced Uncured Apple Smoked Bacon)
Brand
DaBecca LLC
Manufacturer
DaBecca LLC

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states: