BIG RECALL: Pork Product Recall Sparks Warning to Customers

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According to News Week, Pork Dynasty Inc., based in Texas, is recalling nearly 470 pounds of fried pork skin products due to an undeclared allergen and misbranding, as announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on Friday.

According to the FSIS, the impacted products contain soy, an allergen not listed on the packaging. The issue was identified during routine in-plant verification activities conducted by FSIS.

Details of the Recalled Products

The recall includes 2.5-ounce and 3.5-ounce bags of “Texarones Born in the Philippines—Made in Texas Fried Out Pork Fat with Attached Skin Spicy.” These items are packaged in plastic bags and have an establishment number of “EST. 46015.” The products were distributed to retail and dining establishments throughout Texas.

Consumer Advisory

So far, no allergic reactions or health issues have been reported. However, the FSIS urges consumers who have purchased the recalled products not to consume them. Instead, they should either throw the items away or return them to the place of purchase.

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For questions or concerns about the recall, consumers can contact Pork Dynasty Inc.’s owner, Wilson Gaw, at 832-606-1946 or via email at wilsonlg05@yahoo.com. Additionally, inquiries can be made to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854 or emailed to MPHotline@usda.gov.

Food Allergen Awareness

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) identifies nine major food allergens that companies must disclose on product labels, including milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame.

Allergen Recalls on the Rise

A recent report from regulatory compliance company Traceone highlighted that unintended traces of allergens have been the top reason for product recalls since 2020, accounting for 40% of all recalls by the FDA and FSIS. Other common reasons include harmful bacteria such as salmonella, E. coli, and listeria (21%), foreign objects like plastic or metal, and lead, which accounted for 1.7% of recalls.

Public Response to Food Recalls

A Gallup poll conducted between July 1 and July 21 found that 27% of Americans have had to discard or return items due to a recall or food safety alert, while 53% reported avoiding specific brands following a recall or advisory.

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