Urgent Meat Alert Issued In New York

Two popular meat products sold in New York are under urgent health alerts—one for hidden allergens, the other for possible plastic contamination.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for meat sold in New York State.

Pork Recalled In New York State

Pulled pork products have been recalled due to misbranding and undeclared allergens.

The alert was issued because the ready-to-eat products, barbecue pulled pork and pulled pork burrito filling, are seasoned with Worchester sauce, which contains soy.

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Soy, a known allergen, is not listed on the product's label.

The pulled pork burritos also contain anchovies and egg whites, which are also known allergens that are not declared on the product labels, officials say.

"Consumers with allergies to soy, fish or egg should not consume these products," the FSIS states.

Sold At Hannaford in New York

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The recalled barbecue pulled pork product were shipped to Hannaford grocery stores across New York. Below are the products involved in this public health alert

FSIS

16-oz. plastic trays containing “Prep Chef PULLED PORK WITH BBQ SAUCE” with “Best if used by” dates 7/10/25, 7/15/25, 7/24/25, or 7/31/25 and lot codes 025148, 025153, 5162, 5169, 5176, 5189, or 5190 printed on the label.

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Public Health Alert Also Issued For Beef Jerky In New York

Officials also recently released a public health alert for beef jerky sold in New York. The items were shipped nationwide.

Below are the products to watch out for:

FSIS

6.9 oz. bags containing six 1.15-oz. vacuum-sealed packages containing of "RIVERBEND RANCH Original Beef Stick" with a "Best By date of 11/27/2026"

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6.9 oz. bags containing six 1.15 oz. vacuum-sealed packages containing of "RIVERBEND RANCH Jalapeño Beef Stick" with a "Best By date of 11/27/2026"

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The FSIS says the jerky might be "contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically plastic."

Top 10 Most Recalled Food Items & How To Stay Safe

The CDC estimates that 48 million people in the U.S. are infected by a food-borne illness every year, and an average of 3000 people even die.

These are the top 10 foods most likely to be recalled, according to Consumer Reports. However, that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy them if you take steps to stay safe.

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