The Pork Rind Factory Recalls Pork Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2015 The Pork Rind Factory, a Spartanburg, S.C. establishment, is recalling approximately 18,406 pounds of pork rinds due to misbranding and possible undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain milk and soy, known allergens which are not declared on the product label.

The fried pork rinds were produced from March 17, 2015 through September 3, 2015. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF only)]

• 2.25 ounce clear plastic bag packages containing multiple pieces of fried pork rinds with the label Suncrest Farms Salt and Pepper Pork Skins and a use-by date of 09/16/15, 01/12/16, 02/15/16.
• 2.25 ounce clear plastic bag packages containing multiple pieces of fried pork rinds with the label Suncrest Farms Hot Pork Skins and a use-by date of 12/27/15, 12/21/15.
• 4.00 ounce clear plastic bag packages containing multiple pieces of fried pork rinds with the label Food Lion Salt & Pepper Flavored Pork Rinds and a use-by date of 9/12/15, 9/26/15, 10/10/15, 10/24/15, 11/26/15, 12/15/15, 12/17/15, 01/01/16.
• 3.00 ounce clear plastic bag packages containing multiple pieces of fried pork rinds with the label Larrys Old-Fashioned Seasoned Pork Cracklin Strips and a use-by date of 10/24/15, 11/20/15.
• 3.00 ounce clear plastic bag packages containing multiple pieces of fried pork rinds with the label Larrys Old-Fashioned Seasoned Pork Fatback Curls and a use-by date of 11/20/2015.

The products subject to recall bear the establishment number EST. M888 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items produced were shipped to North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.

The problem was discovered by FSIS personnel during routine FSIS testing, in-plant verification activities on September 9, 2015.

There have been no confirmed reports of 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. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

Consumers and media with questions about the recall should contact Terri Morey, Plant Manager, at (864) 573-5678.

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.