The Recall Desk
HighUSDA FSIS·143-2015·Announced 2015-11-25

Boyle's Famous Corned Beef Recalls Beef Top Round for Undeclared Wheat

Boyle's Famous Corned Beef Co. is recalling seasoned beef top round cases because the product contains undeclared hydrolyzed wheat protein, a known 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 (wheat) and is classified as Class II, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Boyle's Famous Corned Beef Co., a Kansas City, Missouri establishment, is recalling an undetermined amount of beef products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The specific product subject to recall is approximately 20-lb. cases of Boyles FAMOUS USDA CHOICE SEASONED-COOKED BEEF TOP ROUND. These products bear establishment number EST. M-469 inside the USDA mark of inspection and were produced between November 24, 2013, and November 24, 2015.

The recall was initiated after FSIS personnel discovered during allergen verification tasks that a seasoning pack containing hydrolyzed wheat protein was added to the product without wheat being listed on the final label. Hydrolyzed wheat protein is a known allergen. The items were shipped to distributors in Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri.

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 and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Boyle's Famous Corned Beef Co. Recalls Beef Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen
Brand
Boyle's Famous Corned Beef (2024), LLC

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states: