The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced that ACC Central Kitchen LLC, a Thorofare, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 64,008 pounds of pork bun products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The products contain sesame, a known allergen, which is not listed on the product label.
The issue was identified during routine FSIS in-plant verification activities, when inspection personnel observed that the sesame ingredient used in the pork buns was not declared on the product label.
As of the announcement, there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. However, FSIS is concerned that some products may still be in consumers’ freezers.
Recalled product:
The frozen, not ready-to-eat soupy pork bun with crab roe products were produced on various dates since Nov. 28, 2023. The following product is subject to recall:
8.45-oz. sleeve tray packages of “3 Meals A Day SOUPY PORK BUN WITH CRAB ROE” with lot codes ranging from 052625 to 090626.
The recalled products bear the establishment number “EST. 40031” inside the USDA mark of inspection and were shipped to retail locations in New York.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them and should either discard them or return them to the place of purchase.
About food allergies
Allergies to sesame can cause symptoms ranging from mild reactions, such as hives or itching, to anaphylaxis, a severe and potentially fatal condition requiring immediate medical attention. Individuals experiencing adverse reactions after consuming this product should seek medical care promptly.
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