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Class IUSDA FSIS078-2014

Illinois Firm Recalls Pierogi Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Class I — A reasonable probability that eating this product will cause serious health problems or death.

Product

11.5-oz. white plastic tray packages containing 6 pieces of iPolana Beef Pierogi” with product code 608.; 11.5-oz. white plastic tray packages containing 12 pieces of iPolana Beef Pierogi” with product code 108.

  • 11.5-oz. white plastic tray packages containing 6 pieces of iPolana Beef Pierogi” with product code 608.
  • 11.5-oz. white plastic tray packages containing 12 pieces of iPolana Beef Pierogi” with product code 108.

Reason for recall

Misbranding; Unreported Allergens

Agency notice

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2014 Kasia's Deli Inc., a Chicago, IL. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,059 pounds of pierogi products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain wheat, soy, eggs, and milk, known allergens which are not declared on the product label.

The pierogi (dumplings) products were produced on various dates prior to September 19, 2014 and include lot numbers #4262 and below. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF Only)]

  • 11.5-oz. white plastic tray packages containing 6 pieces of iPolana Beef Pierogi” with product code 608.
  • 11.5-oz. white plastic tray packages containing 12 pieces of iPolana Beef Pierogi” with product code 108.
  • 14-oz. white plastic tray packages containing 6 pieces of iPolana Potato and Bacon Pierogi” with product code 630.
  • 14-oz. white plastic tray packages containing 12 pieces of iPolana Potato and Bacon Pierogi” with product code 130.
  • 14-oz. white plastic tray packages of iPolana Chicken Pierogi” with product code 126.

The products subject to recall may contain the establishment number iEST. 33985” or iP- 33985” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These products produced were shipped to a distributor for national online sales.

The problem was discovered by an FSIS investigator during routine surveillance when the investigator noticed that the packaging lacked ingredient labels and /or the mark of inspection.

FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness 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 atwww.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

Consumers and media with questions about the recall can contact the Kasia's Deli Inc. at (312) 666-2900.

Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov.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 l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem.

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