Another recall has been issued for a product containing allergens that weren’t listed on the label.
Choice Canning Company announced it was recalling approximately 35,459 pounds of chicken fried rice polybags due to misbranding and undeclared allergens.
The products contained milk, a known allergen, despite milk not being listed on the labels.
The chicken fried rice products were produced by the Pennsylvania-based company on Feb. 13 and Feb. 19.
They are 22 oz. polybags of “FUSIA Asian Inspirations, Chicken Fried Rice, Complete Skillet Meal.”
One set has a packaging date of Feb. 13 and a “Best If Used By” date of Aug. 13, 2020, on the label.
Another set has a packaging date of Feb. 19 and a “Best If Used By” date of Aug. 19, 2020, on the label.
Both sets of bags have the establishment number “P-45217” inside the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) mark of inspection.
The items were shipped to stores in California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia.
The problem was discovered by the department’s Food Safety and Inspection Service during label verification.
Anyone concerned about an injury or illness stemming from the allergen should contact a health care provider; as of now, there have been no confirmed reports of either.
People who have the product should throw it away or return it for a refund.
People with questions about the recall may call Frank Joyce, senior quality assurance manager for Choice Canning Company, at (570) 569-2662.
According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, between 2 and 3 percent of children younger than 3 years old are allergic to milk. About 80 percent of children are likely to outgrow the allergy before they turn 16 but for some people the allergy is lifelong.
Symptoms of a milk allergy include an upset stomach, vomiting, and hives.
In rare cases, people with a milk allergy can die if they consume milk.
People with the allergy are advised to read labels carefully to avoid milk, which can be found in a wide range of products. If symptoms become severe, they are told to administer epinephrine or adrenaline.
“Avoidance of milk or items containing milk products is the only way to manage a milk allergy. People who are allergic to milk and the parents of children who have this allergy must read ingredient labels very carefully,” the university stated.
Chef Boyardee Bowls Recalled
Conagra recalled nearly 3,000 pounds of Chef Boyardee bowls over mislabeling that led to some bowls containing allergens not listed on the labels.
The Pennsylvania-based company said that the recall affected only one type of product, Chef Boyardee “rice with chicken & vegetables” bowls.
The products were wrongly labeled and were actually beef ravioli, the company said in a recall alert.
The mistake means the products may contain milk and wheat, known allergens, despite not being listed on the label.
The products are packaged in a 7.5-ounce microwavable bowl.
The package code is 210090151050045L, the ‘BEST BY’ date reads Jul082020 on the bottom of the bowl, and the establishment number “EST. 794,” is also on the bottom of the bowl.
They were shipped to stores in Florida, Kentucky, and New York.
The problem was identified by consumers who discovered the issue and alerted the company.
People who bought the products can throw them out or return them. Anyone with questions may contact Danielle Richardson, Conagra’s manager of quality, at 1-(800) 921-7404.
