FSIS flags pulled pork products for undeclared allergens in health alert
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If you’ve ever stood in a grocery aisle, second-guessing the safety of a ready-made meal, you’re far from alone.
Millions of Americans rely on food labels for guidance, but sometimes those labels don’t tell the whole story.
This week, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert that serves as a powerful reminder of how critical label accuracy really is.
Undeclared allergens in popular pulled pork products may now be sitting in refrigerators across the country.
On July 11, 2025, FSIS announced a health alert involving two ready-to-eat items from Roth Premium Foods, LLC: “Prep Chef PULLED PORK WITH BBQ SAUCE” and “Prep Chef BBQ PULLED PORK & GOUDA MAC AND CHEESE BURRITO FILLING.”
These products contain undeclared soy, fish (anchovies), and egg whites due to the use of Worcestershire sauce, an ingredient not properly disclosed on the packaging.
According to the FSIS alert, “Consumers with allergies to soy, fish or egg should not consume these products.”
No confirmed illnesses have been reported, but anyone with those allergies is advised to avoid them entirely.
The pulled pork trays were produced in 16-ounce plastic containers with “Best if used by” dates of 7/10/25, 7/15/25, 7/24/25, or 7/31/25 and lot codes 025148, 025153, 5162, 5169, 5176, 5189, or 5190.
The burrito filling was packaged in 10-pound boxes containing two 5-pound bags, marked with “Use by” dates ranging from 4/3/2026 to 7/3/2026 and lot codes 025093, 025114, 025122, 025136, 025142, 5163, 5171, or 5184.
Both products bear establishment number “EST. 46046” inside the USDA mark of inspection. While the pulled pork was sent to Hannaford stores in Maine and New York, the burrito filling was distributed to Jacksons gas stations in Idaho.
This situation is especially concerning because individuals with food allergies can experience severe, even life-threatening reactions from hidden ingredients.
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“Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them,” the FSIS stated, underscoring the seriousness of the mislabeling.
What may seem like a minor packaging error is, in reality, a significant public health risk. In this case, it was uncovered only because of a routine FSIS label review.
Consumers in possession of these products should dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase immediately.
The FSIS emphasized, “These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.”
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If you think you or someone in your household has had a reaction, contact a healthcare provider without delay.
Additional questions can be directed to [email protected] or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854.
To avoid similar incidents in the future, always inspect food labels carefully—even on brands and products you’ve purchased before.
It’s also wise to sign up for recall alerts through the USDA or FDA, as many cases like this one are only caught after the items have shipped.
FSIS also offers a 24-hour online Consumer Complaint Monitoring System at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.
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Have you ever experienced a food safety scare or allergy-related emergency due to mislabeling? How do you stay on top of alerts like these to keep your household safe? We want to hear your thoughts—share your story in the comments, and help others stay informed by spreading the word. Let’s keep each other safe—one label at a time.
Millions of Americans rely on food labels for guidance, but sometimes those labels don’t tell the whole story.
This week, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert that serves as a powerful reminder of how critical label accuracy really is.
Undeclared allergens in popular pulled pork products may now be sitting in refrigerators across the country.
On July 11, 2025, FSIS announced a health alert involving two ready-to-eat items from Roth Premium Foods, LLC: “Prep Chef PULLED PORK WITH BBQ SAUCE” and “Prep Chef BBQ PULLED PORK & GOUDA MAC AND CHEESE BURRITO FILLING.”
These products contain undeclared soy, fish (anchovies), and egg whites due to the use of Worcestershire sauce, an ingredient not properly disclosed on the packaging.
According to the FSIS alert, “Consumers with allergies to soy, fish or egg should not consume these products.”
No confirmed illnesses have been reported, but anyone with those allergies is advised to avoid them entirely.
The pulled pork trays were produced in 16-ounce plastic containers with “Best if used by” dates of 7/10/25, 7/15/25, 7/24/25, or 7/31/25 and lot codes 025148, 025153, 5162, 5169, 5176, 5189, or 5190.
The burrito filling was packaged in 10-pound boxes containing two 5-pound bags, marked with “Use by” dates ranging from 4/3/2026 to 7/3/2026 and lot codes 025093, 025114, 025122, 025136, 025142, 5163, 5171, or 5184.
Both products bear establishment number “EST. 46046” inside the USDA mark of inspection. While the pulled pork was sent to Hannaford stores in Maine and New York, the burrito filling was distributed to Jacksons gas stations in Idaho.
This situation is especially concerning because individuals with food allergies can experience severe, even life-threatening reactions from hidden ingredients.
Also read: This supplement recall just got more serious—here’s what changed
“Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them,” the FSIS stated, underscoring the seriousness of the mislabeling.
What may seem like a minor packaging error is, in reality, a significant public health risk. In this case, it was uncovered only because of a routine FSIS label review.
Consumers in possession of these products should dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase immediately.
The FSIS emphasized, “These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.”
Also read: Unexpected hazard found in popular yogurt—recall issued over plastic contamination
If you think you or someone in your household has had a reaction, contact a healthcare provider without delay.
Additional questions can be directed to [email protected] or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854.
To avoid similar incidents in the future, always inspect food labels carefully—even on brands and products you’ve purchased before.
It’s also wise to sign up for recall alerts through the USDA or FDA, as many cases like this one are only caught after the items have shipped.
FSIS also offers a 24-hour online Consumer Complaint Monitoring System at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.
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