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Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Ready Pac Bistro and Signature Farms Salads Recalled for Undeclared Anchovies

Agency Publication Date: September 23, 2021
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Summary

Ready Pac Foods, Inc. is recalling approximately 222,915 pounds of various ready-to-eat salad products containing meat and poultry. These salads include an FDA-regulated dressing component that was misbranded by the producer, Litehouse Inc., and contains anchovies, a known fish allergen, which is not declared on the salad product label. The affected salads were produced between August 27, 2021, and September 19, 2021, and were sold under brands including Ready Pac Bistro, Signature Farms, Little Salad Bar, and Kroger.

Risk

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

What You Should Do

  1. Identify your product by checking for establishment numbers 'M-18502B', 'P-18502B', 'M-32081', or 'P-32081' printed on the packaging next to the Use By date.
  2. Check your specific product against the extensive list of affected Lot Codes and Use By dates, such as Ready Pac Bistro Chef Salad Lot 166533547 (Use By 09/12/2021) or Kroger Brand Chef Salad Kit Lot 166540875 (09/18/2021). See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Ready Pac Foods, Inc. at (800) 800-7822 or mary.toscano@bonduelle.com for further instructions.
  4. Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for any additional food safety questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

💰Option 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
🗑️Option 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Ready Pac Bistro Chef Salad (7.75-oz.)
Variants: Plastic Container
UPC Codes:
077745291857
Lot Numbers:
166533547 (Exp 09/12/2021)
166535340 (Exp 09/14/2021)
166536315 (Exp 09/15/2021)
166536322 (Exp 09/15/2021)
166537771 (Exp 09/16/2021)
166539760 (Exp 09/17/2021)
166541424 (Exp 09/19/2021)
166543261 (Exp 09/21/2021)
166544443 (Exp 09/23/2021)
166544447 (Exp 09/23/2021)
166545779 (Exp 09/24/2021)
166545783 (Exp 09/24/2021)
166548960 (Exp 09/26/2021)
166550009 (Exp 09/27/2021)
166551315 (Exp 09/28/2021)
166552491 (Exp 09/29/2021)
166555215 (Exp 10/01/2021)
166557261 (Exp 10/03/2021)
166553926 (Exp 10/01/2021)
256531196 (Exp 09/10/2021)
256531200 (Exp 09/10/2021)
256532292 (Exp 09/12/2021)
256534159 (Exp 09/13/2021)
256543511 (Exp 09/21/2021)
256543516 (Exp 09/21/2021)
256544417 (Exp 09/21/2021)
256545440 (Exp 09/22/2021)
256545446 (Exp 09/22/2021)
256545966 (Exp 09/22/2021)
256546469 (Exp 09/23/2021)
256547454 (Exp 09/24/2021)
256548067 (Exp 09/24/2021)
256548758 (Exp 09/25/2021)
256550418 (Exp 09/27/2021)
256550424 (Exp 09/27/2021)
Establishment #: 32081

Some lots produced under EST 18502B.

Product: Signature Farms Café Bowl Chef Salad (7.75-oz.)
Variants: Plastic Container
UPC Codes:
021130336708
Lot Numbers:
256545444 (Exp 09/21/2021)
256546468 (Exp 09/22/2021)
256546474 (Exp 09/22/2021)
256547457 (Exp 09/23/2021)
256548762 (Exp 09/24/2021)
256550423 (Exp 09/26/2021)
Establishment #: 18502B
Product: Little Salad Bar Chef Salad (7.75-oz.)
Variants: Plastic Container
UPC Codes:
4099100096071
Lot Numbers:
256545445 (Exp 09/22/2021)
256546473 (Exp 09/23/2021)
256547062 (Exp 09/23/2021)
256548761 (Exp 09/25/2021)
256550422 (Exp 09/27/2021)
256551852 (Exp 09/28/2021)
Establishment #: 18502B
Product: Kroger Brand Garden Salad with Chicken & Bacon (5.75-oz.)
Variants: Plastic Container
UPC Codes:
011110221223
Lot Numbers:
166543255 (Exp 09/21/2021)
166548383 (Exp 09/25/2021)
166553919 (Exp 09/30/2021)
Establishment #: 32081
Product: Kroger Brand Chef Salad Kit for One (6-oz.)
Variants: Plastic Container
UPC Codes:
011110221094
Lot Numbers:
166540875 (Exp 09/18/2021)
166542114 (Exp 09/20/2021)
166547490 (Exp 09/24/2021)
166548385 (Exp 09/25/2021)
166551308 (Exp 09/28/2021)
166555214 (Exp 10/01/2021)
Establishment #: 32081

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 032-2021
Status: Active
Sold By: DOD locations; Kroger; Retail locations nationwide
Manufactured In: USA
Units Affected: 305 pounds
Distributed To: Nationwide
Classification: Class II
Company Contact: Ready Pac Foods, Inc. Sharon Valle (626) 678-2222 sharon.valle@bonduelle.com
Agency Last Updated: September 23, 2021

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Sources: USDA Notice · Raw API Response