The Recall Desk
HighUSDA FSIS·098-2016·Announced 2016-10-21

Brookwood Farms Recalls Pulled Pork Due To Undeclared Soy Allergen

Brookwood Farms is recalling 126,570 pounds of pulled pork products because they contain soy, an undeclared allergen. No illnesses have been reported.

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 (High) per the rubric, despite no reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Brookwood Farms, Inc., a Siler City, N.C. establishment, is recalling approximately 126,570 pounds of pulled pork products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The product contains soy, a known allergen which is not declared on the product label. The affected items are 5-lb. plastic bags containing COOKED PULLED PORK CARNITA STYLE, produced between June 12, 2014, and Oct. 21, 2016.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 1740 inside the USDA mark of inspection and code 15006 on the label. These items were distributed for institutional use nationwide. The problem was discovered by FSIS inspection personnel while conducting routine label verification activities.

There have been no confirmed reports of injury, illness, or adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Brookwood Farms, Inc. Recalls Pulled Pork Products Due To Misbranding And An Undeclared Allergen
Brand
Brookwood Farms
Manufacturer
Brookwood Farms

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.