California,
United States
The FSIS is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that frozen ready-to-cook meatloaf entrée products may contain undeclared milk, a known allergen. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for distribution to consumers. These items were shipped to organizations serving the senior population in Southern California and were further distributed through home-delivery meal service programs. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
These entrees are removed from their master carton and delivered to consumers in ready to prepare trays that do not bear an ingredient statement. While egg, soy, and wheat are declared in the ingredient list that appears on the carton, milk is not. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers with allergies to egg, milk, soy, and wheat are aware that these products should not be consumed.
This item was produced on February 1, 2023, February 13, 2023, March 15, 2023, and March 28, 2023. The following product is subject to the public health alert
- 14-oz. paper or plastic three compartment tray with a sealed plastic cover containing “MEATLOAF & TOMATO SAUCE MIXED RICE AND SPINACH” and a use or discard by date of “May 1, 2023, May 13, 2023, June 15, 2023, and June 28, 2023.”
FSIS is concerned that some products may be in consumers’ freezers. Consumers with allergies to egg, milk, soy and wheat who have received these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the meal service program.
The problem was discovered by FSIS during a routine label verification task. FSIS inspectors observed that the meatloaf contained milk, but the establishment did not list milk as an ingredient on the case label. The individual trays delivered to consumers do not include an ingredient statement. Consumers should be aware that in addition to milk, this product also contains the allergens egg, soy, and wheat.
In case you experienced harm from allergens or undeclared ingredients, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve issues and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
Source:
www.fsis.usda.gov
