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USDA Food Safety and Inspection ServiceRecalled 2014-01-19closedclass ii

Kentucky Firm Recalls Cheeseburger Mac Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

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3.3-pound cases containing six, 9-ounce microwaveable containers of “Kraft Velveeta Cheesy Skillets SINGLES – ULTIMATE CHEESEBURGER MAC” [a macaroni & cheese product] with a Used By/Sell By date code of “02 MARCH 2014 – 23 OCT 2014.” Identifying UPC code

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What happened

Truitt Brothers Inc. is recalling approximately 1.77 million pounds of iKraft Velveeta Cheesy Skillets SINGLES ULTIMATE CHEESEBURGER MAC products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The recalled products contain hydrolyzed soy protein and dried soy sauce, which are known allergens but were not declared on some labels. The affected products are 3.3-pound cases containing six 9-ounce microwaveable containers with "Used By/Sell By" dates between February 2014 and October 2014, and were produced between May 6, 2013 and January 16, 2014. The UPC code is 2100004329, and specific case codes are 00210000432900, 00210000432910, 00210000432925, 00210000464000, and 00210000465100. The products were shipped to Kraft Foods distribution centers and retail locations nationwide. The problem was discovered during a routine quality check and occurred when a label supplier inadvertently mixed labels with incorrect ingredient information.

No adverse reactions have been reported. Consumers concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider. The source does not specify what consumers should do with recalled products already purchased.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

Misbranding, Unreported Allergens

Details from the source

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2014 Truitt Brothers Inc., an East Bernstadt, Ky. establishment is recalling approximately 1.77 million pounds of shelf-stable pasta and ground beef products because of misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products are formulated with hydrolyzed soy protein and dried soy sauce, known allergens, which are not declared on some labels. The products subject to recall include:[ Labels ] 3.3-pound cases containing six, 9-ounce microwaveable containers of iKraft Velveeta Cheesy Skillets SINGLES ULTIMATE CHEESEBURGER MAC” [a macaroni & cheese product] with a Used By/Sell By date code of i02 MARCH 2014 23 OCT 2014.” Identifying UPC code is 2100004329, and case codes are: 00210000432900, 00210000432910, 00210000432925, 00210000464000 and 00210000465100. The products were produced between May 6, 2013 and Jan. 16, 2014 and shipped to Kraft Foods distribution centers and retail locations nationwide. No other Velveeta or Kraft products are impacted by this recall. The problem was discovered during a recent routine quality check conducted by the company, which then contacted FSIS. The company believes the problem occurred when a label supplier inadvertently mixed labels with incorrect ingredient lines with labels containing correct ingredient information. 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 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 with questions about the recall should contact the Kraft Foods Consumer Relations Center at 1-800-396-5512. Media with questions about the recall should contact Joyce Hodel, the company's corporate affairs director, at 847-646-4538. Consumers with food safety questions can iAsk Karen,” the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov . iAsk Karen” live chat services are available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET. 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.

Source

Official record: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service ↗

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