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Ferndale company recalls pepperoni sticks over misbranding, undeclared allergen

A Ferndale company, Hempler Foods Group, is recalling more than 8,500 pounds of pepperoni sticks over labeling errors.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Safety and Inspection Service said the products contain milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.

The ready-to-eat pepperoni was made from April 20 to May 2.

Here's a list of the following products under the recall:

  • 4 count/case of 2.25-lbs. of "HEMPLER'S FAMILY CLASSIC PEPPERONI, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVORING ADDED" with "PACKED ON" date 04/21/18 and "LOT # 8106."
  • 4 count/case of 2.25-lbs. of "HEMPLER'S FAMILY CLASSIC PEPPERONI, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVORING ADDED" with "PACKED ON" date 04/26/18 and "LOT # 8113."
  • 4 count/case of 2.25-lbs. of "HEMPLER'S FAMILY CLASSIC PEPPERONI, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVORING ADDED" with "PACKED ON" date 05/01/18 and "LOT # 8117B."
  • 4 count/case of 2.25-lbs. of "HEMPLER'S FAMILY CLASSIC PEPPERONI, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVORING ADDED" with "PACKED ON" date 05/02/18 and "LOT # 8117B."
  • 10 count/case of 9-oz. of "HEMPLER'S FAMILY CLASSIC PEPPERONI, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVORING ADDED" with "USE OR FREEZE BY" date 01/15/19 and "LOT # 8106."
  • 10 count/case of 9-oz. of "HEMPLER'S FAMILY CLASSIC PEPPERONI, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVORING ADDED" with "USE OR FREEZE BY" date 01/16/19 and "LOT # 8106."
  • 10 count/case of 9-oz. of "HEMPLER'S FAMILY CLASSIC PEPPERONI, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVORING ADDED" with "USE OR FREEZE BY" date 01/22/19 and "LOT # 8113."

You can view the labels here.

The products were shipped to distribution centers in California, Oregon, Utah and Washington.

Anyone concerned about an injury or illness is advised to contact a health care provider.

For more information on the recall, click here.

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