K. Heeps Recalls Pureed Meat Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
USDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture (FSIS) (USDA) — official agency notice for recall USDA-145-2015.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3, 2015 K. Heeps, Inc., an Allentown, Pa. establishment, is recalling approximately 152,010 pounds of roast beef products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products may contain milk and wheat, known allergens which are not declared on the product label.
The frozen, pureed roast beef items were produced on various dates between Dec. 18, 2014, and Nov. 20, 2015. The following products are subject to recall:
- 4.5-lb. boxes containing 24, 3-ounce trays of CafePuree MEAT VARIETY PACK
- 4.5-lb. boxes containing 24, 3-ounce trays of CafePuree SAVORY ROAST BEEF
- 4.5-lb. boxes containing 24, 3-ounce trays of SYSCO IMPERIAL MEAT VARIETY PACK
- 4.5-lb. boxes containing 24, 3-ounce trays of SYSCO SAVORY ROAST BEEF.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 9379 or EST. 9379A inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to distributors in Pennsylvania and exported to Canada for institutional use.
The problem was discovered by FSIS personnel during in-plant verification activities. A vegetable flavoring used in the products may contain the allergens.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an allergic reaction, 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 Beau Heeps, company president, at (610) 530-8010.
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-145-2015.
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 K. Heeps 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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K. Heeps Inc Recall FAQ
K. Heeps Inc is the subject of a beef recall: K. Heeps Recalls Pureed Meat Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens. The notice was published on December 3, 2015 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (FSIS) (USDA). Approximately 0 units are potentially affected.