Active recall · AllergenUpdated 18 May 2018 · 8 yr 4 mo ago

Hempler Foods Group Recalls Ready-To-Eat Pepperoni Sticks Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen

WASHINGTON, May 18, 2018 Hempler Foods Group, a Ferndale, Wash., establishment, is recalling approximately 8,535 pounds of ready-to-eat pepperoni sticks due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. The ready-to-eat pepperoni stick products were produced from April 20 through May 2, 2018. The following products are subject to recall: [ View Labels (PDF only)] The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 6410 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to distribution centers in California, Oregon, Utah and Washington, and then further distributed to retail stores. The problem was discovered on May 17, 2018, when the firm received a customer complaint that a package of Hemplers Family Classic Pepperoni, Natural Smoke Flavor Added, contained a different product identified as Hemplers Pepperoni with Jalapeno and Cheese, Natural Smoke Flavoring Added. The retail establishment notified the firm, who informed FSIS of the problem. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS routinely