WASHINGTON – The US Dept. of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced two recalls for misbranding and undeclared allergens and possible contamination with extraneous materials on May 17 and 18.

Indianapolis-based Caito Foods LLS is recalling approximately 1,767 lbs. of salad with chicken products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The products contain soy, which is not declared on the product label. The problem was discovered during label verification activities at the plant.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-39985” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to Kroger retail locations in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio. The ready-to-eat salads with chicken items were produced on May 12 through May 15, 2019. The following products are subject to recall:

  • 13.5-oz. plastic square bowl packages containing “Greek Salad with Chicken with Chicken Breast & Red Wine Olive Oil Vinaigrette Dressing” and Sell By dates ranging from 05/18/19 through 05/21/19 represented on the label.
  • 11.25-oz. plastic square bowl packages containing “Tuscan Style Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken with Grilled White Chicken Tossed In Pesto” and Sell By dates ranging from 05/18/19 through 05/21/19 represented on the label.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.  

Chicago-based Vienna Beef Ltd. is recalling approximately 2,030 lbs. of beef frank links that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

The beef frank links items were produced on May 2, 2019. The following products are subject to recall:

  • 10-lb. cases containing “SKINLESS BEEF FRANKFURTERS 6” 8’s 10#” with case code 013180 and package code 9122 represented on the label.
  • 10-lb. cases containing “SKINLESS BEEF FRANKFURTERS 6” 11’s 10#” with case code 013312 and package code 9122 or 9123 represented on the label.
  • 10-lb. cases containing “SKINLESS BEEF FRANKFURTERS 7” 9’s 10#” with case code 013490 and package code 9122 or 9123 represented on the label.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 1” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to food service locations in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin.                           

Vienna Beef discovered the problem and reported to FSIS.