Piccadilly Fine Foods in Santa Clara, CA Tuesday recalled approximately 144 pounds of beef products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
The products were produced with Worcestershire sauce that contains anchovies (fish), a known allergen which was not declared on the finished product label.
The beef shepherd’s pie items were produced on Sept. 29, 2016 and Oct. 20, 2016. The following products are subject to recall:
4 cases of 8 oz. plastic sealed packages containing “BEEF SHEPHERD’S PIE With Vegetables, Made with Beef Chuck Steak,” with a case and lot code of “295-16” and a package date of 10/21/2016.- 8 cases of 8 oz. plastic sealed packages containing “BEEF SHEPHERD’S PIE With Vegetables, Made with Beef Chuck Steak,” with a case and lot code of “274-16” and a package date of 9/30/2016.
The recalled products bear establishment number “EST. 9216” inside the USDA mark of inspection. They were shipped to retail locations in California.
The problem was discovered by FSIS inspection personnel during normal inspection activities on November 10, 2016. Products produced prior to September 29, 2016 used a different brand of Worcestershire sauce that did not contain anchovies as an ingredient.
There have been no confirmed reports of illness or 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 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.