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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

K. Heeps Recalls Pureed Meat Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Agency Publication Date: December 3, 2015
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Summary

K. Heeps, Inc. is recalling approximately 152,010 pounds of frozen, pureed roast beef products because they may contain milk and wheat, which are not listed on the label. The recall includes 4.5-lb. boxes of CafePuree Meat Variety Pack, CafePuree Savory Roast Beef, Sysco Imperial Meat Variety Pack, and Sysco Savory Roast Beef produced between December 18, 2014, and November 20, 2015. These items were used in institutional settings and may have been shipped to distributors in Pennsylvania or exported to Canada. Consumers should not eat these products and should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

A vegetable flavoring used in these pureed meats may contain milk and wheat, posing a serious risk of allergic reaction to individuals with sensitivities or allergies to these ingredients. No adverse reactions have been confirmed to date, but consumers with allergies should seek medical attention if they suspect they have had a reaction.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your freezer for 4.5-lb. boxes of CafePuree (Meat Variety Pack or Savory Roast Beef) or Sysco (Imperial Meat Variety Pack or Savory Roast Beef) pureed roast beef products.
  2. Look for the establishment number 'EST. 9379' or 'EST. 9379A' inside the USDA mark of inspection on the product packaging to confirm it is part of the recall.
  3. Stop using these products immediately and either throw them away or return them to the place where they were purchased for a full refund.
  4. Contact company president Beau Heeps at (610) 530-8010 if you have specific questions regarding this recall.
  5. If you have general food safety questions, contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 (Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET) or visit AskKaren.gov.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 1: Dispose of Product

The product should be thrown away.

How to: Discard the product immediately and do not consume.
๐Ÿ’ฐOption 2: Full Refund

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

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

Affected Products

Product: CafePuree MEAT VARIETY PACK (4.5-lb. boxes containing 24, 3-ounce trays)
Item Code:
EST. 9379
EST. 9379A
Date Ranges: Produced between Dec. 18, 2014, and Nov. 20, 2015
Product: CafePuree SAVORY ROAST BEEF (4.5-lb. boxes containing 24, 3-ounce trays)
Item Code:
EST. 9379
EST. 9379A
Date Ranges: Produced between Dec. 18, 2014, and Nov. 20, 2015
Product: SYSCO IMPERIAL MEAT VARIETY PACK (4.5-lb. boxes containing 24, 3-ounce trays)
Item Code:
EST. 9379
EST. 9379A
Date Ranges: Produced between Dec. 18, 2014, and Nov. 20, 2015
Product: SYSCO SAVORY ROAST BEEF (4.5-lb. boxes containing 24, 3-ounce trays)
Item Code:
EST. 9379
EST. 9379A
Date Ranges: Produced between Dec. 18, 2014, and Nov. 20, 2015

Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 145-2015
Status: Active
Manufacturer: K. Heeps Inc
Sold By: Distributors in Pennsylvania; Institutional use in Canada
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 8,316 pounds
Distributed To: Pennsylvania
Classification: Class I

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