WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2018 (USDA FSIS release) â Van Oriental Foods Inc., a Dallas, Texas establishment, is recalling 10,385 pounds of heat treated but not fully cooked and not shelf stable pork egg rolls that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically soft plastic, the U.S. Department of Agricultureâs Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Friday.
The pork egg rolls were produced on May 30, 2018. The products have a shelf life of 12 months if frozen and 11 days if refrigerated. The following product is subject to recall:
- 5.4-oz. packages containing two pieces of âVANâS KITCHEN 2 EGG ROLLS PORK GRAB AND GOâ with lot code 18150, a Julian date of 18150A and various âFRESHNESS DATE/BEST IF USED BYâ dates.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number âEST. 13219â inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.
The problem was discovered after the firm received two consumer complaints stating that a thin thread of plastic was found in the egg rolls products.
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 is concerned that some product may be in consumersâ refrigerators or freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.