ECRS, an establishment based in Hollywood, Florida, is recalling 12,560 pounds of chicken dip products as they contain anchovies which is not mentioned on the label, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
The recall affects 8oz. containers with 16 pieces per case of 'BUBBA'S Buffalo Blue Cheese Chicken Dip' produced and packaged on 10 April 2013 and 16oz. containers with 8 pieces per case of "BUBBA'S Buffalo Blue Cheese Chicken Dip" produced and packaged from 21 March 2013, through 21 June 2013.
These affected products bear the establishment number 'P-21299' inside the USDA mark of inspection and were distributed to retail grocery stores and through internet/catalog sales in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri and Ohio.
The problem was identified by an FSIS personnel who conducted a label review which was prompted by the 30 April 2013, release of FSIS Notice 29-13.
The notice was issued in an effort to protect vulnerable consumers after observing an increase in the number of products recalled from 2008 through 2012 due to the presence of undeclared allergens or other ingredients. FSIS personnel are responsible for verifying that establishments are actively labeling the eight most common food allergens.
The problem occurred when the plant started formulating the product using a dressing containing anchovies and did not mention the necessary change to the product label.
FSIS and ECRS have received no reports of adverse reactions associated with the consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction are advised to contact a healthcare provider.
Classified as class II, the recall indicates a health hazard situation where there is a probability of adverse health consequences from the use of the product.
Image: The recall affects BUBBA'S Buffalo Blue Cheese Chicken Dip bearing the establishment number 'P-21299' inside the USDA mark of inspection. Photo courtesy of FSIS.
