Bear Creek Smokehouse Recalls Beef Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen

Agency Publication Date: March 14, 2015

Summary

Bear Creek Smokehouse is recalling approximately 3,700 pounds of Beasley's Smokehouse and Bear Creek Smokehouse chopped beef products because they contain soy, which is not listed on the label. The issue was discovered by the company's personnel and affects 1 lb. and 5 lb. plastic containers produced between November 2013 and January 2015. Consumers who have purchased these items should not eat them and should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

These products contain soy, a known allergen that is not declared on the packaging. People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

What You Should Do

Check your refrigerator or freezer for 1 lb. or 5 lb. plastic containers of Beasley's Smokehouse Chopped Barbeque Beef with Sauce or Bear Creek Smokehouse Chopped Beef Brisket.
Verify the establishment number 'EST. 7226' located inside the USDA mark of inspection on the product label.
Identify if the production date on the package falls between November 22, 2013, and January 21, 2015.
If you have an affected product, do not consume it; return the item to the retail location where it was purchased for a full refund.
If you have questions regarding the recall, contact Shelley Jones at Bear Creek Smokehouse by calling (903) 935-5217.
For additional food safety questions, call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Return the product for a full refund.

How to: Return to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

Affected Products

Product: Beasleys Smokehouse Chopped Barbeque Beef with Sauce (1 lb.)

Item Code:

EST. 7226

Date Ranges: November 22, 2013 - January 21, 2015

Product: Bear Creek Smokehouse Chopped Beef Brisket (1 lb.)

Item Code:

EST. 7226

Date Ranges: November 22, 2013 - January 21, 2015

Product: Bear Creek Smokehouse Chopped Beef Brisket (5 lb.)

Item Code:

EST. 7226

Date Ranges: November 22, 2013 - January 21, 2015

Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Recall ID: 046-2015

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Bear Creek Smokehouse

Sold By: retail locations in Texas

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 583 pounds

Distributed To: Texas

Classification: Class II

Agency Last Updated: March 14, 2015

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your refrigerator or freezer for 1 lb. or 5 lb. plastic containers of Beasley's Smokehouse Chopped Barbeque Beef with Sauce or Bear Creek Smokehouse Chopped Beef Brisket.

Verify the establishment number 'EST. 7226' located inside the USDA mark of inspection on the product label.

Identify if the production date on the package falls between November 22, 2013, and January 21, 2015.

If you have an affected product, do not consume it; return the item to the retail location where it was purchased for a full refund.

If you have questions regarding the recall, contact Shelley Jones at Bear Creek Smokehouse by calling (903) 935-5217.

For additional food safety questions, call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

Affected Products

Product: Beasleys Smokehouse Chopped Barbeque Beef with Sauce (1 lb.)

Item Code:

EST. 7226

Date Ranges: November 22, 2013 - January 21, 2015

Product: Bear Creek Smokehouse Chopped Beef Brisket (1 lb.)

Item Code:

EST. 7226

Date Ranges: November 22, 2013 - January 21, 2015

Product: Bear Creek Smokehouse Chopped Beef Brisket (5 lb.)

Item Code:

EST. 7226

Date Ranges: November 22, 2013 - January 21, 2015