The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)”s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced that Embutidos Fanguito, Inc., based in Miami, Florida, has recalled approximately 454 pounds of its fresh sliced ham product, “Jamon Vicky Lasqueado Smoked Flavor Added Sliced Cooked Ham & Water Product.” This recalled fresh ham product was mislabeled as being cooked. Its labeling also failed to list that the ham contained the soy allergen and Monosodium Glutamate (MSG). The recalled fresh sliced ham products were manufactured between April 18, 2017 and June 13, 2017 and distributed to locations throughout the state of Florida. Packaged in 8-ounce sealed packages containing six slices of ham, they bear the establishment number “EST. 45659” inside the USDA mark of inspection. This … [Read more...]
Fresh, Uncooked Ham Recalled by Embutidos Fanguito for Misbranding and Undeclared Soy and MSG
Rochester Meat Recalls Sausage for MSG
Rochester Meat Company of Rochester, Minnesota is recalling 13,330 pounds of pork sausage for misbranding. The sausage contains monosodium glutamate (MSG) that is not declared on the label. No adverse reactions complaints have been received to date. The recalled products were produced on various dates from November 14, 2016 through February 3, 2017. They include 10 pound bulk boxes containing 40 patties per box of Rochester Meat Company "Pork Sausage Patties," with case code 10012724390418; 10 pound bulk boxes containing 50 patties per box of Rochester Meat Company "Pork Sausage Patties," with case code 10012724390517; and 10 pound bulk boxes containing 80 patties per box of Rochester Meat Company "Pork Sausage Patties," with case code 1002724390029. Also recalled is 10 pound bulk boxes … [Read more...]
Great Value Minis Chicken Sausage Recalled for MSG
Century Packing is recalling about 999,419 pounds of thermally processed, commercially sterile, chicken sausage products because they contain MSG not declared on the labels. These products were produced from January 1, 2015 through February 13, 2017. No confirmed reports of illness have been received. Some of these products were produced under WalMart's Great Value brand. The recalled products are 2.78 ounce pouches of "Great Value Minis – Bites of Chicken Sausage and Bouillon" with Packaging Dates of 01/01/2015 – 02/13/2017. Also recalled is 10 ounce pouches of "Great Value Minis – Bites of Chicken Sausage and Bouillon" with Packaging Dates of 01/01/2015 – 02/13/2017. 2.78 ounce pouches of "Econo Mini – Bite Size Chicken Sausages" with Packaging Dates of 01/01/2015 – 02/13/2017 are … [Read more...]
Atlas Meat Company Recalls Pork Sausage for Misbranding
Atlas Meat Company is recalling 2,579 pounds of pork sausage products for misbranding. The products may contain monosodium glutamate (MSG) that is not declared on the label. No confirmed reports of adverse reactions have been received to date. The products were produced on various dates from October 12, 2016 through January 23, 2017. They include 0.80 to 1.5 pound vacuum-sealed or butcher paper wrapped packages containing "Atlas Meat Pork Breakfast SSg." and 0.80 to 1.5 pound vacuum sealed or butcher paper wrapped packages containing "Atlas Meat Pork Italian ssg." The sausages have the establishment number "EST. 40306" inside the USDA mark of inspection. They were sold directly to consumers at the firm's Fort Collins, Colorado location and shipped to retail outlets in Colorado and … [Read more...]
Wycen Foods Recalls Chicken Sausage for Undeclared MSG
Wycen Foods of California is recalling about 809 pounds of Chinese style chicken sausages, a dried snack food, because they contain monosodium glutamate (MSG) that is not declared on the label. There have been no reports of adverse reactions due to the consumption of this product. For some people, MSG can cause headache, flushing, sweating, numbness, tingling, and burning, rapid, fluttering heartbeats, chest pain, nausea, and weakness. The chicken sausages were produced June 12, August 14, September 4, and October 24, 2013 and sold at a single San Francisco retail location. The products have a shelf life of one year. Some consumers may refrigerate, continue to air dry, or freeze them. The problem was discovered by FSIS during label verification. The company changed the product to … [Read more...]
Marinated Pork, Chicken Recalled for Undeclared MSG
C & H Meat Company of California is recalling 79,400 pounds of marinated pork and chicken products because they are misbranded. They contain monosodium glutamate (MSG) that is not declared on the label. There have been no reports of adverse reactions due to the consumption of these products. The recalled products include 10 ounce packages and bulk packages of Korean Brand BBQ Flavored Spicy Pork Butt, 10 ounce packages and bulk packages of Marinated Spicy Pork Butt, and 10 ounce packages and bulk packages of Korean Brand BBQ Flavored Spicy Boneless Chicken Leg Meat. They may have the establishment number "EST. 4831" or "P-4831" inside the USDA mark of inspection. They were produced on various dates through January 16, 2013, and were distributed to retail establishments and … [Read more...]
Troll Smokehouse Jalapeno Vienna Sausages Recalled for Undeclared MSG
Tri City Cheese and Meats of Michigan is recalling about 271 pounds of Jalapeño Vienna Sausage products because they contain monosodium glutamate (MSG), that is not declared on the label. MSG is a sub-ingredient used in the spice blend, but was not listed on the final product label. There have been no reports of adverse reactions linked to the consumption of this product. The product is 1 and 2.5 pounce Cryovac bags of "Troll Smokehouse Fully Cooked Jalapeño Vienna." The product has the establishment number "EST. 32015" inside the USDA mark of inspection. It was produced October 18, 2012 through November 6, 2012, and packages have a sell by date of "12/17/12" through 01/03/13". It was distributed to retail establishments in Michigan. If you have purchased this product and are … [Read more...]
Luca Chicken Empanadas Recalled for Undeclared MSG
Global Culinary Investments is recalling 1,331 pounds of chicken empanadas because they contain monosodium glutamate (MSG) that is not declared on the label. There have been no reports of injury or illness associated with the consumption of this product. The product recalled is 10 pound bulk cases of "Luca Chicken Empanada". Each case has 50 count bags of the product. The identifying case code is 10853349004002. The establishment number "P-44923" is inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products were made from September 4, 2012 through November 21, 2012, with best by dates between March 4, 2013, and May 21, 2013. The cases were distributed for institutional use in the Houston, Texas area. The company discovered the problem when they reviewed their supplier's broth label. For … [Read more...]
Bob Evans Recalls Almost 2 Million Pounds Of Sausage
Almost 2 million pounds of Bob Evans sausage products are being recalled because labeling does not state the products contain monosodium glutamate (MSG). BEF Foods Inc., of Columbus, Ohio, which makes Bob Evans brand products, issued the recall today for Maple Links and Maple Patties produced at the company's Hillsdale, MI and Xenia, OH facilities. MSG is not classified as an allergen, but it can cause a reaction in people with a sensitivity to MSG such as those who have celiac disease or a gluten intolerance. The products under recall include 12-oz. packages of “Bob Evans Maple Links” with UPC numbers of “075900002300”, “075900000085” and “075900002324” and 12-oz. packages of “Bob Evans Maple Patties” with UPC numbers of “0759000025028” and “075900000795” and … [Read more...]
