Caito Foods LLC. Recalls Salads with Chicken Products due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
USDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture (FSIS) (USDA) — official agency notice for recall USDA-054-2019.
WASHINGTON, May 17, 2019 Caito Foods LLC., an Indianapolis, Ind. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,767 pounds of salad with chicken products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain soy, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.
The ready-to-eat salads with chicken items were produced on May 12 through May 15, 2019. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF only)]
- 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.
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 problem was discovered by the recalling firm during label verification activities.
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.
FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers refrigerators. 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.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify that recalling firms are notifying their customers of the recall and that actions are being taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Caito Foods LLC.s Consumer Feedback Line at (844) 467-7278. Members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Meredith Gremel, Organizational Communications, Spartan Nash, at (616) 878-2830.
Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem.
Corrective Action (per USDA)
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture (FSIS) (USDA) — official agency notice for recall USDA-054-2019.
Return product to place of purchase or discard.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Caito Foods, Llc or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the USDA recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to USDA.
Consumer Contact (per USDA)
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture (FSIS) (USDA) — official agency notice for recall USDA-054-2019.
Company Contact Company Contact Meredith Gremel (616) 878-2830
About the U.S. Department of Agriculture (FSIS)
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Caito Foods, Llc Recall FAQ
Caito Foods, Llc is the subject of a poultry recall: Caito Foods LLC. Recalls Salads with Chicken Products due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens. The notice was published on May 17, 2019 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (FSIS) (USDA). Approximately 0 units are potentially affected.