Hong Ha of Hyattsville, Md. is recalling 10,164 pounds of beef and pork patties due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The products contain wheat flour, eggs, and milk which are not declared on the product label.
The beef and pork items were produced on various dates between December 1, 2014 and April 23, 2015. The problem was discovered during a routine label review by FSIS personnel.
The recalled items, which bear the establishment number “EST. 4261” inside the USDA mark of inspection, were shipped to restaurants and retail locations in Maryland and Virginia.
They include: 6-oz. packages containing HONG HA GIO HUE (Vietnamese Brand Seasoned Pork Patty Mix), 7-oz. packages containing HONG HA NEM (Vietnamese BrandFresh Seasoned Pork Pattie Mix for Barbecue), 8-oz. packages containing HONG HA CHA CHIEN (Vietnamese Brand Seasoned Pork, Patty Mix), 12-oz. vacuum sealed packages containing HONG HA BO VIEN GAN (Vietnamese Brand Beef & Pork Meat Balls. Beef Tendons Added), 12-oz. vacuum sealed packages containing HONG HA BO VIEN (Vietnamese Brand Beef & Pork Meat Balls), 14-oz. packages containing HONG HA NEM NUONG (Vietnamese Brand Seasoned Pork Meat Balls, Anchovy Flavored Fish Sauce Added), 14-oz. packages containing HONG HA GIO SONG (Vietnamese Brand Fresh Seasoned Pork, Pattie Mix), 32-oz. banana leaf and plastic packages containing of HONG HA GIO DAC BIET (Vietnamese Brand Seasoned Pork Patty Mix).
At the time of the recall there had been no reports of adverse reactions. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.