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A Texas-based frozen food storage and repackaging facility is recalling more than 22,000 pounds of Healthy Choice products that failed to warn consumers that the product contains the allergen milk.
Valley International Cold Storage Acquisition is recalling 9.25 oz. cartons of Healthy Choice Power Bowls Korean-Style Beef frozen meals. As of Saturday, there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions to the product.
The frozen meals contain a chicken sausage and pepper product with milk that is not reflected on the product label, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said Saturday.
“Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them,” the FSIS said in a release. “These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.”
What Healthy Choice meals were recalled?
The recalled products have the lot code 5246220320 and a “best if used by” date of April 18, 2023. The recalled product’s carton also has the establishment number 34622 on the end flap.
The FSIS recommends consumers check their freezers for the product and says anyone concerned about injury or illness should contact their health provider.
Questions can be addressed to the consumer care line for Conagra, the consumer packaged goods food company that owns the Healthy Choice brand, at 800-672-8152.
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