Abbyland Foods, Inc. is recalling approximately 14,976 pounds of beef sticks due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today. The product contains milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.
The smoked beef sticks were produced between Nov. 15 and Nov. 17, 2021. The following products are subject to recall:
2-lb. clear plastic packages containing “IOWA SMOKEHOUSE ORIGINAL SMOKED BEEF STICKS” and sell by dates of 11/15/2022 or 11/17/2022 represented on the label.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number 1633B on the package below the sell-by date. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.
The problem was discovered after the firm received consumer complaints of cheese in the product and reported the event to FSIS.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to the consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
