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Recall Notification Report 065-2015 (Turkey and Beef)

Published: April 20, 2015Recall ID: 065-2015Category: foodCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Misbranding

Product Description & Identification

WASHINGTON, April 20, 2015 Michigan Brand, Inc., a Bay City, Mich. establishment, is recalling approximately 737 pounds of turkey and beef products due to misbranding, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain sodium nitrite, which is missing the word nitrite on the product label. The smoked turkey and beef items were produced on various dates between February 9 and April 16, 2015. The following products are subject to recall: [ Labels ] 8 and 16 oz. packages of Michigan Brand Honey Glazed Smoked Turkey. 8 oz. packages of The Jerky Outlet Jalapeno Flavored Smoke Beef. The products subject to recall bear the establishment number EST. 10306 or P-10306 inside the USDA mark of inspection. The items produced were shipped to retail and distribution locations in Michigan. The problem was discovered during routine FSIS in-plant labeling activities. 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 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 and media with questions about the recall can contact the companys main line, at (989) 893-9589. 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

FieldValue
LangcodeEnglish
Field year2015
Field titleRecall Notification Report 065-2015 (Turkey and Beef)
Field labels065-2015
Field statesMichigan
Field summary<p><strong>WASHINGTON, April 20, 2015 </strong> Michigan Brand, Inc., a Bay City, Mich. establishment, is recalling approximately 737 pounds of turkey and beef products due to misbranding, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain sodium nitrite, which is missing the word nitrite on the product label.</p> <p>The smoked turkey and beef items were produced on various dates between February 9 and April 16, 2015. The following products are subject to recall: [<a href="/sites/default/files/import/065-2015.pdf">Labels</a>]</p> <ul type="disc"> <li>8 and 16 oz. packages of Michigan Brand Honey Glazed Smoked Turkey.</li> <li>8 oz. packages of The Jerky Outlet Jalapeno Flavored Smoke Beef.</li> </ul> <p>The products subject to recall bear the establishment number EST. 10306 or P-10306 inside the USDA mark of inspection. The items produced were shipped to retail and distribution locations in Michigan.</p> <p>The problem was discovered during routine FSIS in-plant labeling activities.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify 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 and media with questions about the recall can contact the companys main line, at (989) 893-9589.</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 processingHeat Treated - Not Fully Cooked - Not Shelf Stable
Field recall urlhttp://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/recall-notification-report-065-2015-turkey-and-beef
Field risk levelMarginal - Class III
Field closed year2016
Field has spanishFalse
Field recall date2015-04-20
Field recall typeClosed Recall
Field active noticeFalse
Field establishmentMichigan Brand, Inc.
Field media contactMegan Buckles
Field qty recovered107 pounds
Field recall number065-2015
Field recall reasonMisbranding
Field archive recallTrue
Field last modified date2016-06-08
Field related to outbreakFalse
Field recall number export065-2015
Field recall classificationClass III

Overview

  • Recalling FirmMichigan Brand, Inc.
  • StatusTrue
  • Risk LevelClass III
  • DistributionMichigan
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