USDA alerts on frozen Dutch-style meats sold nationwide over undeclared allergens
The gist
The USDA's FSIS issued a public health alert for frozen meat and poultry products sold online by grocer Lowlands House.
Sesame and anchovy were missing from labels, so allergy-prone buyers should check their freezers.
How it unfolded
- Oct 15, 2026Frozen meat and poultry products at issue were produced on this date, with further production on Oct 16 and Oct 27.
- Nov 6, 2026FSIS issued a public health alert after a routine label review found sesame and, in the beef product, anchovy were undeclared.
- Nov 6, 2026A recall was not initiated or requested because the products are no longer available for purchase, though they could remain in consumers' fridges and freezers.
Key terms
- USDA
- Executive department of the U.S. federal government responsible for farming, food safety, and nutrition policy.
- FSIS
- USDA agency that regulates the safety, labeling, and packaging of meat, poultry, and egg products.
- public health alert
- A request from a manufacturer to return a product after safety issues or defects are discovered.
Source: Wikipedia