Public health alert issued for meat, poultry products due to misbranding, undeclared allergens

In Community, Farm, State by OC Monitor Staff

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert for frozen, not ready-to-eat, meat and poultry products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The products contain sesame, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product labels. In addition, the beef product contains Worcestershire sauce that contains anchovy, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product labels. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase.

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