Culinary Brands Inc. Recalls Pork Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen
USDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture (FSIS) (USDA) — official agency notice for recall USDA-083-2015.
WASHINGTON, May 22, 2015 Culinary Brands Inc., a Vernon, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,038 pounds of pork products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The pork product was mistakenly mislabeled and may contain the wrong product, a mushroom risotto which contains wheat, a known allergen which is not declared on the product label.
The pork chile verde product was produced on March 30 and April 2, 2015. The following product is subject to recall: [View Label]
- 9-oz. plastic tray packages labeled Simply Balanced Pork Chile Verde bearing lot #A5089G2.
The products subject to recall bear the establishment number EST. 6009 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items produced were shipped to retail locations nationwide.
The problem was discovered after the firm received a customer complaint that the package contained the wrong product.
FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers.
Consumers and media with questions about the recall can contact Frank Calma, Chief Executive Officer, at (626) 289-3000 (ext. 116).
Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem.
Corrective Action (per USDA)
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture (FSIS) (USDA) — official agency notice for recall USDA-083-2015.
Return product to place of purchase or discard.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Ruiz Food Products, Inc. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the USDA recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to USDA.
About the U.S. Department of Agriculture (FSIS)
USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service oversees meat, poultry, and processed egg products. Recalls cover contamination, mislabeling, and foodborne hazards.
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Ruiz Food Products, Inc. Recall FAQ
Ruiz Food Products, Inc. is the subject of a pork recall: Culinary Brands Inc. Recalls Pork Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen. The notice was published on May 22, 2015 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (FSIS) (USDA). Approximately 0 units are potentially affected.