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USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on Thursday said it is issuing a public health alert because Whole Foods Market Inc. sold an undetermined amount of beef meatballs with marinara sauce that were misbranded and were produced with an undeclared allergen.
The products contain parmesan cheese made from milk, which is a known allergen, and is not declared on the product label. FSIS is issuing the public health alert to ensure that consumers with allergic reactions to milk are aware that these products should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because it is believed that the affected products are no longer available to be directly purchased by retail consumers.
The beef meatballs with marinara sauce products subject to the public health alert are:
The problem was discovered when the firm notified FDA of a customer report of an adverse reaction due to consumption of the product. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.
FSIS is concerned that some products may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. Consumers with food allergies who purchased the products are urged not to consume them.
The products contain parmesan cheese made from milk, which is a known allergen, and is not declared on the product label. FSIS is issuing the public health alert to ensure that consumers with allergic reactions to milk are aware that these products should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because it is believed that the affected products are no longer available to be directly purchased by retail consumers.
The beef meatballs with marinara sauce products subject to the public health alert are:
- 24-oz. clear plastic containers of “Whole Foods Market Beef Meatballs with Marinara” with a PLU code of 39496 and sell-by dates through 2/27/21.
The problem was discovered when the firm notified FDA of a customer report of an adverse reaction due to consumption of the product. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.
FSIS is concerned that some products may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. Consumers with food allergies who purchased the products are urged not to consume them.