Smoked Sausage Rope Recall: Sara Lee Foodservice - Undeclared allergen (Jul 2014)
Sara Lee Foodservice is recalling Cases of “Smoked Sausage Rope” in 10-lb. cases containing two 5-lb packages… and Cajas de 10-lb., con dos paquetes de 5-lb. por caja de “Smoked Sausage Rope”… Misbranding, Unreported Allergens
What you should do
- If you or anyone in your household has a food allergy, do not eat this product until you have read the official announcement, which names the allergens involved. Check the label details above against what you have at home. Allergic reactions can be severe, and the label will not warn you.
Check your product
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| Cases of “Smoked Sausage Rope” in 10-lb. cases containing two 5-lb packages with case code SKU 46218 |
| Cajas de 10-lb., con dos paquetes de 5-lb. por caja de “Smoked Sausage Rope” portando el código de caja SKU 46218 |
Official recall data publishes product names, sizes, UPCs and codes as separate fields, and does not state which size or date belongs to which UPC. Check your package against every identifier shown above.
What happened
Misbranding, Unreported Allergens
Recall facts
- Recalling firm
- Sara Lee Foodservice
- Reason
- Undeclared allergen
- Recall type
- Voluntary
From the official announcement
WASHINGTON, July 22, 2014 A facility doing business as Sara Lee Foodservice in New London, Wis., is recalling approximately 82,440 pounds of smoked sausage due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product was formulated with an ingredient containing hydrolyzed soy protein, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.
The product subject to recall is: [ View Label (PDF Only)]
- Cases of iSmoked Sausage Rope” in 10-lb. cases containing two 5-lb packages with case code SKU 46218
The product, which bears the establishment number iEst. 2435” inside the USDA mark of inspection, was produced from January 1, 2014 through June 6, 2014 and was sent to distribution centers for further shipment to institutional users across the United States. The product is not available in grocery stores or sold directly to consumers.
During a routine label review, the company discovered that one of the product flavoring ingredients contains hydrolyzed soy and that the soy is not declared on the product label.
FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to ensure that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers.
Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Eric Birkhaug, Director of Customer Service at (312) 614-8283. Media with questions should contact Mike Cummins, Director of Communications at (312) 614-8412.
Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at …
Common questions
Which products are included in this recall?
- Cases of “Smoked Sausage Rope” in 10-lb. cases containing two 5-lb packages with case code SKU 46218
- Cajas de 10-lb., con dos paquetes de 5-lb. por caja de “Smoked Sausage Rope” portando el código de caja SKU 46218
What is the danger?
Food labels must declare major allergens so people who react to them can avoid the product. This recall was issued because an allergen is present but was not declared. The recall record does not name it in a form we can state reliably, so the official announcement is the authoritative source.
What should I do if I have this product?
If you or anyone in your household has a food allergy, do not eat this product until you have read the official announcement, which names the allergens involved. Check the label details above against what you have at home. Allergic reactions can be severe, and the label will not warn you.
Is this recall still active?
As of July 21, 2014 this recall is listed as inactive by the USDA FSIS.
Where can I find more information?
Read the official USDA FSIS recall announcement, or browse all current food recalls.