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Medium RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Berks Packing Co. Recalls Beef Products Due to Misbranding

Agency Publication Date: January 25, 2016
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Summary

Berks Packing Co. is recalling approximately 1,320 pounds of Berks Heat & Serve Knockwurst (1-lb plastic shrink-wrapped packages) sold in several Mid-Atlantic states. The beef knockwurst links were misbranded and may contain pork and the additive erythorbate, which are not listed on the label. Consumers should not eat the product and should instead throw it away or return it to the store for a refund.

Risk

The product may contain pork and the additive erythorbate which are not declared on the label, posing a risk to consumers with dietary restrictions or sensitivities to these ingredients. While no adverse reactions have been reported, the mislabeling means the product contents do not match the packaging description.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately check your refrigerator for 1-lb. plastic shrink-wrapped packages of 'BERKS Heat & Serve Knockwurst' with a 'Sell By' date of March 11, 2016.
  2. Verify the product is part of the recall by looking for establishment number 'EST. 8782' inside the USDA mark of inspection.
  3. Do not consume the affected product; throw the product away or return it to the place of purchase.
  4. If you have already consumed the product and are concerned about an injury or illness, contact a healthcare provider.
  5. For questions regarding the recall, contact Lynn Farrell, Quality Control Manager, at (610) 376-7291.
  6. For additional food safety questions, call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

Affected Products

Product: BERKS Heat & Serve Knockwurst (1-lb.)
Item Code:
EST. 8782
UPC Codes:
076295021655
Date Ranges: Sell by March 11, 2016

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 011-2016
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Berks Packing Co., Inc.
Units Affected: 233 pounds
Distributed To: Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia
Classification: Class II
Agency Last Updated: September 1, 2020

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: USDA Notice · Raw API Response