King’s Command recalls meat products in 10 states for misbranding, allergens

King’s Command Foods LLC of Kent, WA, is recalling 20,025 pounds of fully cooked, not shelf stable meat and poultry meatballs and pork patties because of misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) reported. 

The products contain egg, milk, and/or wheat, known allergens, which are not declared on the product labels.

“FSIS is concerned that some product may be in food service freezers. 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,” according to the FSIS recall notice.

The fully cooked, not shelf stable meat and poultry items were produced Jan. 8, Jan. 15 and March 3. The following products are subject to recall:

• 10-lb. bulk-packed cases containing “3.75 oz RIB SHAPED PORK PATTIES WITH BBQ SAUCE” with code 2549616/72314 and “USE BY 3/2/2022,” that contain undeclared wheat which is not represented on the label.
• 15-lb. bulk-packed cases containing “3.0 oz RIB SHAPED PORK PATTIES WITH BBQ SAUCE” with code 72314 and “USE BY 3/2/2022”, that contain undeclared wheat which is not represented on the label.
• 15-lb. bulk-packed cases containing “0.50oz SWEDISH MEATBALLS” with code 72148 and “USE BY 1/7/2022”, containing undeclared egg which is not represented on the label.
• 14-lb. bulk-packed cases containing “0.50oz SWEDISH MEATBALLS WITH SAUCE” with code 72147 and “USE BY 1/7/2022”, containing undeclared egg which is not represented on the label.
• 10-lb. bulk-packed cases containing “0.5 OZ CHICKEN AND BEEF MEATBALLS” with code 72180 and “USE BY 1/7/2022”, containing undeclared milk which is not represented on the label.
• 10-lb. bulk-packed cases containing “0.50 oz MEATBALLS” with code 01380 displayed beneath the barcode and “USE BY 1/14/2022,” containing undeclared egg and milk which is not represented on the label.
• 10-lb. bulk-packed cases containing “.5 oz HOMESTYLE MEATBALLS” with code 00133 and “USE BY 1/7/2022,” containing undeclared milk which is not represented on the label.
• 20-lb. bulk-packed cases containing “.5 OZ ITALIAN STYLE MEATBALLS” with code 72182 and “USE BY 3/2/2022,” containing undeclared egg which is not represented on the label.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. M1515A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were distributed for food service use in California, Idaho, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Oregon, Texas, Virginia and Washington.

The problem was discovered when the establishment determined that allergen-containing ingredients may have comingled with the recalled products that do not normally contain the identified allergens.

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.

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