Acadian Fine Foods recalls Savoie’s Cajun stew products over undeclared allergens

Acadian Fine Foods, an establishment based in Louisiana, US, is recalling approximately 17,037lbs of pork stew and chicken stew products as they have been found to contain whey and soy, which are not mentioned on the product label.

According to the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), the products being recalled include 12oz single-serve bowls of ‘Savoie’s Cajun Singles Louisiana Pork Stew,’ which were produced between 24 May 2012 and 21 March 2013 with ‘Use By’ dates from 24 May 2013 through 21 March 2014.

The recall also includes 12oz single-serve bowls of ‘Savoie’s Cajun Singles Louisiana Chicken Stew’ produced between 6 June 2012 and 25 February 2013 with ‘Use By’ dates from 6 June 2013 through 25 February 2014.

The pork products bear the establishment number ‘Est. 13587’ inside the USDA mark of inspection and the chicken products carry the establishment number ‘P-13587’ inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The products were distributed for retail sale in Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.

The recall was initiated after the agency identified the problem during a routine label review.

The problem was identified by the FSIS and occurred as a result of a change in the chicken base used to make the product.

According to the agency, the company changed chicken bases; however, the labels did not indicate the change in ingredients.

FSIS and Acadian Fine Foods have received no reports of reactions associated with consumption of these products.

The agency has advised consumers concerned about illness to contact a healthcare provider.

Classified as Class I, the recall indicates a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product could cause serious, adverse health consequences.

This recall comes nearly a month after Tyson Foods withdrew about 127,000lb of uncooked breaded chicken tenderloins and fritter products that contained soy, which was not mentioned on the product label.

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Image: The recall includes 12oz single-serve bowls of Savoie’s Cajun Singles Louisiana Pork Stew and Savoie’s Cajun Singles Louisiana Chicken Stew. Photo courtesy of FSIS.