Joseph Seviroli Foods recalls beef products due to misbranding

Joseph Seviroli Foods, based in Garden City, New York, has recalled approximately 114,409 pounds of beef ravioli products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. The products contain milk, a known allergen which is not declared on the products labels.
The beef ravioli items were produced on Jan. 9, 2017 to May 10, 2017. The following products are subject to recall:
  • 25-oz. bag of “Lowes foods beef ravioli square shaped,” with lot code 7040 and a sell by date of Feb. 9, 2018
  • 30-oz. bag of “Big Y Square beef ravioli,” with lot code 7009 and 7130 and sell by dates of Jan. 9, 2018 and May 10, 2018
  • 13-oz. bag of “Seviroli beef ravioli,” with lot codes 7041, 7042, 7107, 7109, 7118, 7130 and 7079, and sell by dates of Feb. 10, 2018, Feb. 11, 2018, April 17, 2018, April 19, 2018, April 28, 2018, May 10, 2018 and March 20, 2018
  • 24-oz. bag of “Best Yet beef ravioli,” with lot code 7065 and a sell by date of March 6, 2018
  • 20-lb bulk bag of “Sev mini hex beef ravioli par-cooked,” with lot codes 7034, 7065 and 7100 and package codes of 7034, 7065, and 7100
  • 20-oz bag of “V’s pre-cooled square beef ravioli,” with lot codes 7034, 7040, 7065 and 7100, and sell by dates of Feb. 3, 2018, Feb. 9, 2018, March 6, 2018 and April 10, 2018
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 5342” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The items were shipped to distribution locations in Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio and Rhode Island.
The USDA said the problem was discovered on June 6, 2017, when the company received notification from an ingredient supplier that the cracker meal the company received and used in the recalled products potentially contained undeclared milk.
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. The products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.