Swanson Recalls Boneless Beef Tender Tips Due to Undeclared Allergens
Swanson Meats is recalling approximately 20,063 pounds of boneless beef tender tips because the labels failed to declare soybean oil, MSG, and papain.
The agency’s classification
USDA FSIS: Class III
Class III is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
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 2/5 (Moderate).
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as USDA Class III (Marginal) and involves minor labeling errors regarding undeclared ingredients, with no confirmed reports of adverse reactions.
Plain-English summary
Swanson Meats, a Minneapolis, Minnesota establishment, is recalling approximately 20,063 pounds of boneless beef tender tips due to misbranding. The products were formulated with soybean oil, monosodium glutamate (MSG), and papain, a meat tenderizer, but these ingredients were not declared on the product labels. Soy is a known allergen, and MSG may cause allergy-type reactions in individuals with sensitivities.
The recalled boneless beef tender tips were produced on various dates between February 26, 2015, and August 26, 2015. The specific product subject to the recall is 20-lb cases of Marinated Boneless Beef Tender Tip bearing case code SM04291 and establishment number Est. 5697 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to restaurants in Minneapolis and St. Paul. The issue was identified by FSIS in-plant personnel during routine inspection activities.
FSIS and the company have not received confirmed reports of adverse reactions from the consumption of these products. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Robert Schuneman, Swanson Meats chief operating officer, at (612) 465-0379 or [email protected]. For general food safety questions, consumers can contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 or visit AskKaren.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- Recall Notification Report 115-2015 (Boneless Beef Tender Tips)
- Brand
- Swanson Meat Co.
- Manufacturer
- Swanson Meat Co.
- Category
- Food — Beef
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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