Iowa Firm Recalls Beef Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Agency Publication Date: January 14, 2015

Summary

Agri Star Meat & Poultry is recalling approximately 1,690 pounds of Aarons BEST GLUTEN FREE Beef Franks Hot & Spicy CHIPOTLE sold in 13.5 oz. vacuum-packed packages. The products, produced on September 29, 2014, were shipped to retail locations nationwide. The recall was initiated because the beef franks may contain undeclared peanuts due to contaminated cumin spice used in the recipe.

Risk

The beef franks may contain undeclared peanut residue, posing a serious or life-threatening risk to consumers with peanut allergies. While no adverse reactions have been reported, individuals with a sensitivity to peanuts should not consume these products.

What You Should Do

Check your refrigerator or freezer for 13.5 oz. vacuum-packed packages of 'Aarons BEST GLUTEN FREE Beef Franks Hot & Spicy CHIPOTLE' containing 8 pieces.
Verify the product is part of the recall by looking for the establishment number 'EST. 4653A' inside the USDA mark of inspection.
If you have the affected product, do not consume it; instead, dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase for further instructions.
If you are concerned about a potential injury or illness related to this product, contact a healthcare provider immediately.
For questions regarding the recall, contact Yaakov Labowitz, VP of Sales and Marketing, at (718) 440-0459.
For general food safety questions, call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

Affected Products

Product: Aarons BEST GLUTEN FREE Beef Franks Hot & Spicy CHIPOTLE (13.5 oz.)

Item Code:

EST. 4653A

Lot Numbers:

Produced on September 29, 2014

Additional Information

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

Recall ID: 009-2015

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Agri Star Meat and Poultry, LLC

Units Affected: 654 pounds

Classification: Class I

Agency Last Updated: January 14, 2015

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your refrigerator or freezer for 13.5 oz. vacuum-packed packages of 'Aarons BEST GLUTEN FREE Beef Franks Hot & Spicy CHIPOTLE' containing 8 pieces.

Verify the product is part of the recall by looking for the establishment number 'EST. 4653A' inside the USDA mark of inspection.

If you have the affected product, do not consume it; instead, dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase for further instructions.

If you are concerned about a potential injury or illness related to this product, contact a healthcare provider immediately.

For questions regarding the recall, contact Yaakov Labowitz, VP of Sales and Marketing, at (718) 440-0459.

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