Freshology, Inc. Recalls Chicken Salad Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen

Agency Publication Date: March 22, 2016

Summary

Freshology, Inc. is recalling approximately 111 pounds of its 12 oz. ready-to-eat Southwest Chicken Salad plastic tray packages. These products, produced on March 18, 2016, and sold in California, contain a ranch dressing packet that includes egg which is not declared on the label. This misbranding occurred because the establishment failed to list the sub-ingredients of the dressing on the finished product packaging.

Risk

The product contains egg, a known allergen, which is not listed on the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

What You Should Do

Check your refrigerator for 12 oz. plastic tray packages of 'Freshology Southwest Chicken Salad' with an EAT BY date of 03/25/2016.
Verify if the product is affected by looking for establishment number 'P-51168' inside the USDA mark of inspection and the barcode number 852678918039.
Immediately stop using the product and either throw it away or return it to the place of purchase.
If you are concerned about a potential injury or illness from consumption, contact a healthcare provider immediately.
For questions about the recall, contact Dan Briganti, Director of Operations, at (310) 721-5211 or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

Affected Products

Product: Freshology Southwest Chicken Salad (12 oz.)

Item Code:

P-51168

UPC Codes:

852678918039

Date Ranges: 03/25/2016 (EAT BY date)

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

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

Recall ID: 025-2016

Status: Active

Units Affected: 75 pounds

Distributed To: California

Classification: Class I

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your refrigerator for 12 oz. plastic tray packages of 'Freshology Southwest Chicken Salad' with an EAT BY date of 03/25/2016.

Verify if the product is affected by looking for establishment number 'P-51168' inside the USDA mark of inspection and the barcode number 852678918039.

Immediately stop using the product and either throw it away or return it to the place of purchase.

If you are concerned about a potential injury or illness from consumption, contact a healthcare provider immediately.

For questions about the recall, contact Dan Briganti, Director of Operations, at (310) 721-5211 or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.