Freshology, Inc. Recalls Chicken Salad Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen
Class I Recall 025-2016
Health Risk: High
Congressional and Public Affairs
Sarah Lichtman
(202) 720-9113
WASHINGTON, March 22, 2016 – Freshology, Inc., a Burbank,
Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 111 pounds of ready-to-eat
chicken salad products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S.
Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced
today. The ranch salad dressing included with the product contains egg, a known
allergen, which is not declared on the finished product label.
Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 111 pounds of ready-to-eat
chicken salad products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S.
Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced
today. The ranch salad dressing included with the product contains egg, a known
allergen, which is not declared on the finished product label.
The Southwest chicken salad items were produced on March 18,
2016. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF Only)]
2016. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF Only)]
12 oz. plastic tray packages containing ready-to-eat
“Freshology Southwest Chicken Salad” with an “EAT BY” date of 03/25/2016.
“Freshology Southwest Chicken Salad” with an “EAT BY” date of 03/25/2016.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number
“P-51168” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to food
service locations in California.
“P-51168” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to food
service locations in California.
The problem was discovered by FSIS inspection personnel
while conducting a routine food safety assessment at the establishment. FSIS
personnel discovered the establishment failed to sub-list the ingredients of
the included ranch dressing on the finished product label.
while conducting a routine food safety assessment at the establishment. FSIS
personnel discovered the establishment failed to sub-list the ingredients of
the included ranch dressing on the finished product label.
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.
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.
consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of
purchase.
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 at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls .
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 at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls .
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Dan
Briganti, Director of Operations, at (310) 721-5211. Media with questions about
the recall can contact Raffi Asadourian, Culinary Director, at (818) 813-1576.
Briganti, Director of Operations, at (310) 721-5211. Media with questions about
the recall can contact Raffi Asadourian, Culinary Director, at (818) 813-1576.