Boulder Natural Meats Recalls Beef, Pork, and Poultry Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen

Class I Recall 140-2015
Health Risk: High Nov 7, 2015
Congressional and Public Affairs
Alexandra Tarrant
(202) 720-9113

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2015 – Boulder Natural Meats, a Denver, Colo., establishment, is recalling approximately 3,607 pounds of beef, pork, and poultry products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products were missing the ingredients statement and some contain milk, a known allergen which is not declared on the product label.

The beef, pork, and poultry products were produced on various dates. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF only)]

10 lb. vacuum sealed packages of “BN CHICKEN MILD ITALIAN SAUSAGE”
10 lb. vacuum sealed packages of “BN CHICKEN HOT ITALIAN SAUSAGE”
10 lb. vacuum sealed packages of “BN CHICKEN BREAKFAST SAUSAGE”
10 lb. vacuum sealed packages of “FRESH CHICKEN CHORIZO SAUSAGE”
8 lb. vacuum sealed packages of “COWBOY BURGERS ASPEN NATURAL MEATS”
16 oz. plastic frozen tubs of “CHICKEN LIVERS”
8 lb. vacuum sealed packages of “BACON & CHEDDAR CHEESE SEASONED BEEF BURGERS ASPEN NATURAL MEATS”
8 lb. vacuum sealed packages of “SMOKED SALT & BALINESE PEPPER SEASONED BURGERS ASPEN NATURAL MEATS”
10 lb. vacuum sealed packages of “BN PORK HOT ITALIAN SAUSAGE”
10 lb. vacuum sealed packages of “BN PORK MILD ITALIAN SAUSAGE
10 lb. vacuum sealed packages of “BN PORK SAGE BREAKFAST SAUSAGE”
10 lb. vacuum sealed packages of “BN PORK CHORIZO SAUSAGE”
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 18852” and “P-18852” inside the USDA marks of inspection. These items were shipped to one distributor and retail stores in Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma.

The problem was discovered by an FSIS investigator who observed misbranded meat products at a retail store.  

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.

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 recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are 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 and media with questions about the recall can contact Boulder Natural Meats at (570) 600-2996.