It's time to check your freezer. Public health officials are telling consumers not to eat several frozen meat products sold across the United States.
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What Frozen Meat Products Are Affected by the Public Health Alert?
According to PEOPLE, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said the alert was issued due to misbranding and undeclared allergens.
The notice was issued on Nov. 6. It applies to several frozen, not ready-to-eat, beef, chicken and pork products made by Betterballen Foods, a U.S.-based producer of authentic Dutch foods.
Three products are mentioned in the alert. They include six-piece packages of Bami Rolls (pork) and 10-piece packages of Saté Kroketten (chicken). The 12-piece packages of Bitterballen (beef) were also included.
Officials found sesame in the products, but it was not declared on the labels. The beef products also contain Worcestershire sauce with anchovy, which was not stated on the packaging.
The law requires that sesame be labeled as an allergen on packaged food and dietary supplements.
The products are sold nationwide online by Lowlands House. They may also have been sold in Greer, South Carolina, at a festival and farmers' market.
How Do I Know if I Have the Affected Product?
According to the notice, the affected products were produced on Oct. 15, 16 and 27. They have a "best by" date of Oct. 2027. They can be identified with the establishment numbers "EST. M3177" or "EST. P3177."
The issue with the frozen meat products was discovered during an FSIS label review. A recall wasn't issued because the products are no longer available for purchase.
The FSIS is concerned that the affected products could still be in refrigerators or freezers. The USDA is telling customers not to eat the items. They should either be thrown away or returned to the place where they were purchased.
There have been no confirmed reports of any adverse reactions connected with the products. Those who believe they have been affected should talk to a health care provider.
