Reported Jan 16, 2015 · Closed
Georgia Firm Recalls Pork Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
The Heywoods Group Corp.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Do not consume the affected product. Throw it away or return it to the place of purchase, and contact the establishment listed in the FSIS notice.
Firm contact: USDA FSIS media contact: Katherine Scheidt · FSISpress@usda.gov
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- WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2015 Heywoods Meat Haus & Provision Co., a Marietta, Georgia establishment, is recalling approximately 931 pounds of tasso (pork shoulder) products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products may contain peanuts, known allergens, which are not declared on the product label. The following item, produced on various dates from August 25, 2014 to January14, 2015
- is subject to recall[ Label] 10-lb. cases of Heywoods Provision Company Tasso The product subject to recall bears the establishment number EST. 44805 inside the USDA mark of inspection, and was shipped to restaurant locations in Georgia. The problem was discovered when the companys ingredient supplier informed them that the ground cumin spice, used to produce the Tasso, may have been contaminated with peanut residue. 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. Consumers and media with questions about the recall can contact Patrick Gebrayel, Owner, at (404) 410-7997. 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 athttp://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem . Label
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Misbranding, Unreported Allergens
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