Red Bowl Food Corporation Recalls Wonton and Dumpling Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Class I Recall
Release: 050-2016
Health Risk: High
Recall Date: Jun 17, 2016

Congressional and Public Affairs 
Katherine Scheidt
(202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov

WASHINGTON, June 17, 2016 – Red Bowl Foods Corporation, a Brooklyn, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 10,198 pounds of wonton and dumpling products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains egg, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.

The wonton and dumpling items were produced on various dates from July 17, 2014 to June 16, 2016. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF Only)]

• 10.2-lb. cases containing 6 bags with 50 pieces of Red Bowl “Chicken & Shrimp Wonton.”
• 12.4-lb. cases containing 4 bags with 50 pieces of Red Bowl “Pork Dumpling.”
• 11.2-lb. cases containing 4 bags with 50 pieces of Red Bowl “Pork and Shrimp Dumpling.”

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 33987” or “P-33987” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were distributed for HRI and to retail locations in New Jersey and New York.

The problem was discovered by FSIS in-plant personnel during routine label verification activities.

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.

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 Tak Hung Chan, President, at (718) 833-6588.

Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem.