Antonelli's & Sons Recalls Chicken Product For Misbranding, Undeclared Allergens

WASHINGTON – Antonelli's and Sons, a South San Francisco, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 3,534 pounds of a raw stuffed chicken product because of misbranding and undeclared ingredients, including known allergens. The product may contain the following undeclared ingredients: milk, soy and monosodium glutamate (MSG), which are not noted on the label.

The product subject to recall is: [View Label]

  • Approx. 1-lb. trays of "TRADER JOE'S CRANBERRY APPLE STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST," with a Use By date of 06/13/12 through 06/23/12 located on a sticker in the top right corner of the package.

Retail Distribution List (PDF Only)

The product subject to recall bears the establishment number "P-22018" inside the USDA mark of inspection. The product was packaged between June 1, 2012, and June 11, 2012, and was distributed to retail establishments in Arizona, California, Oregon and Washington. When available, the retail distribution list will be posted on FSIS' website at www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/
Open_Federal_Cases/index.asp.

The problem was discovered by FSIS personnel during a label review and may have occurred as a result of a change in an ingredient used in the product. FSIS and the company have not received reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of this product. MSG is not classified as an allergen, but can cause a brief reaction in people with a sensitivity to MSG. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.

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.

Consumers with questions about the recall should call the company's Chief Operating Officer, Larry Barron, at (650) 952-7413. Media with questions regarding the recall should contact the company's Chief Executive Officer, Silio Antonelli, at (650) 952-7413.

Source: USDA FSIS