Athens Foods, Inc. Recalls Beef Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
USAthens Foods, Inc. Recalls Beef Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Recalling Firm: Athens Foods, Inc.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Misbranding, Unreported Allergens
Product Description & Identification
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2015 Athens Foods, Inc., a Cleveland, Ohio establishment, is recalling approximately 168 pounds of beef products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains soy, known allergens which are not declared on the finished product label. The steak fiesta, beef filled dough, items were produced on Sept. 23, 2015 and have a best by code of 11/23/16. The following products are subject to recall: [ View Label (PDF Only)] 4 count trays of Athens Steak Fiesta Blossoms. The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 34306 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to foodservice locations nationwide. The problem was discovered during labeling review by the firm who then notified FSIS. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. 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. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Heather Lawson, Customer Service, at (216) 676-8500 ext. 1337. Media with questions about the recall can contact Russell Benghiat, Public Relations, at (216) 831-8580. 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 .
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Langcode | English |
| Field year | 2015 |
| Field title | Athens Foods, Inc. Recalls Beef Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens |
| Field labels | 137-2015-label |
| Field summary | <p><strong>WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2015 </strong>Athens Foods, Inc., a Cleveland, Ohio establishment, is recalling approximately 168 pounds of beef products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains soy, known allergens which are not declared on the finished product label.</p> <p>The steak fiesta, beef filled dough, items were produced on Sept. 23, 2015 and have a best by code of 11/23/16. The following products are subject to recall: [<a href="/sites/default/files/import/137-2015-label_0.pdf">View Label</a> (PDF Only)]</p> <ul type="disc"> <li>4 count trays of Athens Steak Fiesta Blossoms.</li> </ul> <p>The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 34306 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to foodservice locations nationwide.</p> <p>The problem was discovered during labeling review by the firm who then notified FSIS.</p> <p>There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.</p> <p>Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.</p> <p>FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their<strong> </strong>customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers.</p> <p>Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Heather Lawson, Customer Service, at (216) 676-8500 ext. 1337. Media with questions about the recall can contact Russell Benghiat, Public Relations, at (216) 831-8580.</p> <p>Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at <a href="http://AskKaren.gov">AskKaren.gov</a> or via smartphone at <a href="http://m.AskKaren.gov">m.askkaren.gov</a>. 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: <a href="http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem">http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem</a>.</p> |
| Field processing | Fully Cooked - Not Shelf Stable |
| Field recall url | http://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/athens-foods-inc--recalls-beef-products-due-misbranding-and-undeclared-allergens |
| Field risk level | Low - Class II |
| Field closed year | 2016 |
| Field has spanish | False |
| Field recall date | 2015-11-06 |
| Field recall type | Closed Recall |
| Field active notice | False |
| Field establishment | Athens Foods, Inc. |
| Field media contact | Megan Buckles |
| Field qty recovered | 34 pounds |
| Field recall number | 137-2015 |
| Field recall reason › 1 | Misbranding |
| Field recall reason › 2 | Unreported Allergens |
| Field archive recall | True |
| Field related to outbreak | False |
| Field recall number export | 137-2015 |
| Field recall classification | Class II |
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