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Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereUSDA FSIS·114-2016·Announced 2016-11-23

Nick's of Calvert Recalls Meatballs for Undeclared Allergens

Nick's of Calvert is recalling 305 pounds of meatballs sold in Maryland due to missing production information and undeclared eggs and milk.

The agency’s classification

USDA FSIS: Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly classifies the recall as 'Class I' and 'High - Class I'. Per the rubric, USDA Class I recalls are assigned a severity score of 4 (Severe).

Plain-English summary

Nick's of Calvert, a Prince Frederick, Maryland establishment, is recalling approximately 305 pounds of ready-to-eat meatball products. The recall was initiated because the product labels are missing required information regarding where the product was produced or repackaged. Additionally, the products contain eggs and milk, which are known allergens not declared on the label.

The specific product subject to the recall is 5-lb. clear plastic packages of NICKS Fully Cooked Italian Style Meatballs. These products do not bear a USDA mark of inspection, which is not required for retail products labeled under the retail exemption. Other typical identification markings, such as best before or use by dates, are also absent. The product was sold in retail locations in Maryland.

The issue was discovered when Nick's of Calvert returned the product to the official FSIS establishment for reinspection. FSIS personnel observed that the products no longer contained the original label and that the new ingredient statement failed to declare the presence of milk and eggs. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. The products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Nick's of Calvert Recalls Meatball Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Category
Food — Meat & Poultry
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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