The Recall Desk
CriticalUSDA FSIS·127-2017·Announced 2017-12-01

Rafedain Shish Kabob Recalls Chicken Patties Due to Undeclared Allergens

Rafedain Shish Kabob Restaurant is recalling chicken patty shish kabobs because they contain undeclared milk, wheat, and soy.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly classifies this recall as 'High - Class I' and 'Class I'. According to the rubric, if the agency's own classification is FDA Class I or USDA Class I, the score must be 5 (Critical), regardless of the lack of reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Rafedain Shish Kabob Restaurant, Inc., a Detroit, Michigan establishment, is recalling approximately 813 pounds of chicken patty shish kabob products. The recall was announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on December 1, 2017. The products are 9-oz. vacuum-packed tray packages containing four pieces of RAFEDAIN FULLY COOKED CHICKEN PATTY SHISH KABOB.

The reason for the recall is misbranding and undeclared allergens. The products contain milk, wheat, and soy, which are known allergens, but these ingredients are not declared on the product label. The items were produced between February 7, 2017, and November 27, 2017, and bear establishment number EST 44196. They were shipped to distributors and retail locations in Massachusetts, North Carolina, Utah, Virginia, and Washington. The issue was discovered by FSIS inspection program personnel during routine in-plant labeling verification activities.

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 an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Rafedain Shish Kabob Restaurant, Inc. Recalls Chicken Patty Shish Kabob Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states: