Hong Ha Recalls Beef and Pork Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Misbranding, Unreported Allergens

WASHINGTON, April 24, 2015 Hong Ha, a Hyattsville, Md. establishment, is recalling approximately 10,164 pounds of beef and pork products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain wheat flour, eggs, and milk, known allergens which are not declared on the product label. The beef and pork items were produced on various dates between December 1, 2014 and April 23, 2015. The following products are subject to recall: [ View Labels ] 6-oz. packages containing HONG HA GIO HUE (Vietnamese Brand Seasoned Pork Patty Mix) 7-oz. packages containing HONG HA NEM (Vietnamese Brand Fresh Seasoned Pork Pattie Mix for Barbecue) 8-oz. packages containing HONG HA CHA CHIEN (Vietnamese Brand Seasoned Pork, Patty Mix) 12-oz. vacuum sealed packages containing HONG HA BO VIEN GAN (Vietnamese Brand Beef & Pork Meat Balls. Beef Tendons Added) 12-oz. vacuum sealed packages containing HONG HA BO VIEN (Vietnamese Brand Beef & Pork Meat Balls) 14-oz. packages containing HONG HA NEM NUONG (Vietnamese Brand Seasoned Pork Meat Balls, Anchovy Flavored Fish Sauce Added) 14-oz. packages containing HONG HA GIO SONG (Vietnamese Brand Fresh Seasoned Pork, Pattie Mix) 32-oz. banana leaf and plastic packages containing of HONG HA GIO DAC BIET (Vietnamese Brand Seasoned Pork Patty Mix) The products subject to recall bear the establishment number EST. 4261 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to restaurants and retail locations in Maryland and Virginia. The problem was discovered during a routine label review by FSIS personnel. FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls . Consumers and media with questions about the recall can contact Magdi Abadir, Food Consultant, at (301) 341-1175. Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov . The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem .