Morty Pride Meats, Inc. Recalls Pork Barbeque Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
USDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture (FSIS) (USDA) — official agency notice for recall USDA-108-2016.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2016 Morty Pride Meats, Inc., a Fayetteville, N.C. establishment, is recalling approximately 237,891 pounds of pork barbeque products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products were produced with Worcestershire sauce that contains soy, a known allergen which was not declared on the finished product label.
The pork barbeque items were produced and packaged from Nov. 15, 2014 through Nov. 11, 2016. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF Only)]
- 5-lb. of vacuum sealed bags of Morty Pride Pork Barbeque, Electronically Cooked.
- 12-oz of plastic cups of Morty Pride Premium Pork Barbeque, Electronically Cooked.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 6668 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to institutions and retail locations in North Carolina and South Carolina.
The problem was discovered by FSIS inspection personnel during a random label verification on Nov. 16, 2016.
There have been no confirmed reports of illness, injury, or adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
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 Mickey Hudson, President, at (910) 483-6004.
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-108-2016.
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 Morty Pride Meats, 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)
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Morty Pride Meats, Inc. Recall FAQ
Morty Pride Meats, Inc. is the subject of a pork recall: Morty Pride Meats, Inc. Recalls Pork Barbeque Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens. The notice was published on November 17, 2016 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (FSIS) (USDA). Approximately 0 units are potentially affected.