California Qi Li's Recalls Duck Products Due to Undeclared Allergens
California Qi Li's Braised Chicken is recalling approximately 6,644 pounds of duck head and neck products because they contain undeclared soy and wheat allergens.
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 on common allergens (soy and wheat), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 per the rubric, despite no reported illnesses.
Plain-English summary
California Qi Li's Braised Chicken, a Fremont, California establishment, is recalling approximately 6,644 pounds of duck head and duck neck products. The recall is due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, as the products contain soy sauce which is not listed on the labels. Soy sauce contains known allergens of soy and wheat.
The affected products are 10 x 8 vacuum sealed packages of Chinese Brand Spicy Duck Heads and Chinese Brand Spicy Duck Necks. These items were produced between February 11, 2015, and August 13, 2015, and bear establishment number P-40286 inside the USDA Mark of Inspection. The products were shipped to retail locations in California.
Neither the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) nor the company has received reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Consumers with questions can contact Ling Li, Manager, at (408) 857-0901, or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.
The recalled product
- Product
- California Qi Li's Braised Chicken Recalls Duck Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
- Category
- Food — Poultry
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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