An Ohio-based company has issued a recall of some Boston Market frozen meals over potential contamination by pieces of glass or hard plastic.
Bellisio Foods, a Jackson-based company, recalled approximately 173,376 pounds of frozen pork entrees that could contain foreign matter.
The frozen boneless pork rib patties, which must be heated before consumption, were produced from Dec. 7, 2018, to Feb. 15, 2019, according to the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.
The 14-ounce cardboard box packages contain “Boston Market Home Style Meals” also stating on the label: “Boneless Pork Rib Shaped Patty with BBQ Sauce and Mashed Potatoes.”
The products in question have “best by” dates of Dec. 7, 2019 (lot code 8341); Jan. 4, 2020 (lot code 9004); Jan. 24, 2020 (lot code 9024); or Feb. 15, 2020 (lot code 9046) on the label.
All the products recalled have the establishment number “EST. 18297” on the end carton flap of the package.
The items were shipped nationwide, including to a Department of Defense facility in Tuscon, Arizona.
The problem was discovered when Bellisio Foods received complaints from consumers about hard plastic or glass inside the pork patties.
“There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions or injuries due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider,” the department stated.
Consumers who have the products in their freezers should not eat them. They should throw the entrees away or return them to the place of purchase for a refund.
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Krista Cummings, consumer affairs supervisor at Bellisio Foods at (855) 871-9977.
Nature’s Path Recalls Gluten-Free Cereal
Nature’s Path issued a recall for its gluten-free children’s cereal because it contained gluten, the company said.
The voluntary recall on Feb. 15, affects a specific production run of three different types of “EnviroKidz” cereals: Choco Chimps, Gorilla Munch, and Jungle Munch.
“They may contain undeclared gluten (wheat and barley), the company said in an alert posted on the Food & Drug Administration website. “People who have a wheat allergy, celiac disease, or sensitivity to gluten and wheat should not consume the cereals.”
The company said it was pulling the affected cereals from customer store shelves and warehouses. The recall affects the United States and Canada.
The cereals recalled in the United States are:
Choco Chimp boxes with a UPC code of 0 5844987024 1 and best before date of Aug. 27, 2019
Gorilla Munch boxes with a UPC code of 0 58449 86002 0 and best before date of Aug. 24, 2019, or Sept. 21, 2019
Jungle Munch boxes with a UPC code of 0 5844987028 9 and best before date of Aug. 1, 2019.
All the recalled boxes are 10 oz.
In Canada, the boxes are 284 grams.
The cereals recalled in Canada are:
Choco Chimp boxes with a UPC code of 0 5844987023 4 and best before date of Aug. 27, 2019
Gorilla Munch boxes with a UPC code of 0 58449 86002 0 0 and best before date of Aug. 24, 2019
Jungle Munch boxes with a UPC code of 0 0 5844987027 2 and best before date of Aug. 1, 2019.
Nature’s Path called what happened an “error” that happened “due to air contamination as a result of incorrect production scheduling.” It was isolated to one facility, the company stated, and other gluten-free Nature’s Path and EnviroKidz products are not affected.
Consumers requesting a refund for the affected cereals should return the product to their retailer. Consumers may also contact Nature’s Path Consumer Services at 1-866-880-7284 (between Monday and Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm PST) or email the company at [email protected].
