The Recall Desk
HighUSDA FSIS·112-2016·Announced 2016-11-22

Omni Custom Meats Recalls Roasted Chicken Quarters Due to Undeclared Soy Allergen

Omni Custom Meats is recalling approximately 191,695 pounds of marinated Roasted Chicken Quarters because the product contains soy, an undeclared allergen.

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) with no reported illnesses, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Omni Custom Meats, Inc., a Bowling Green, Kentucky establishment, is recalling approximately 191,695 pounds of marinated Roasted Chicken Quarters. The recall was issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) due to misbranding, specifically the presence of an undeclared allergen. The product contains soy, a known allergen that was not declared on the product label.

The recalled marinated Roasted Chicken Quarters were produced between January 12 and November 15, 2016. The specific items subject to recall are 5,477 cases of 35-lb. heat-sealed bags containing 52 pieces of Roasted Chicken Quarters Sea Salt, Cane Juice, Chicken Broth Powder, Canola Powder, and Spices. These products bear establishment number P-2199 inside the USDA mark of inspection and were shipped to distributors in Georgia and Missouri.

FSIS personnel discovered the issue on November 21, 2016, during routine label verification activities. There have been no confirmed reports of illness or adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Consumers who are concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is conducting recall effectiveness checks to verify that the recalling firm notifies customers and that the product is no longer available to consumers.

The recalled product

Product
Omni Custom Meats, Inc Recalls Roasted Chicken Quarters Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Brand
Omni Custom Meats, Inc.

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states: