• 14-oz. paper or plastic three compartment tray with a sealed plas…
Recalled by A.J. Sons, Inc.
Meat & poultry recall
A.J. Sons, Inc.
Public Health Alert
The USDA issued a public health alert to warn consumers about this product. This is used when a recall was not requested or is not possible — for example, when the product is no longer being sold — but people may still have it at home.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) has issued a public health alert for • 14-oz. paper or plastic three compartment tray with a sealed plas… from A.J. Sons, Inc.. The alert was issued on May 2, 2023. The USDA issued a public health alert to warn consumers about this product. This is used when a recall was not requested or is not possible — for example, when the product is no longer being sold — but people may still have it at home.
Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the USDA record linked further down this page.
What was recalled?
This recall covers • 14-oz. paper or plastic three compartment tray with a sealed plas…. The company behind the recall is A.J. Sons, Inc., based in California. The USDA describes the product as: “• 14-oz. paper or plastic three compartment tray with a sealed plastic cover containing “MEATLOAF & TOMATO SAUCE MIXED RICE AND SPINACH” and a use or discard by date of “May 1, 2023, May 13, 2023, June 15, 2023, and June 28, 2023.””
Why was • 14-oz. paper or plastic three compartment tray with a sealed plas… recalled?
According to the USDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Misbranding, Unreported Allergens. WASHINGTON, May 2, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that frozen ready-to-cook meatloaf entrée products may contain undeclared milk, a known allergen. These entree….” In plain terms, this recall relates to an undeclared ingredient or allergen.
An undeclared ingredient means a food contains something — often a major allergen such as milk, eggs, soy, wheat, peanuts, or tree nuts — that is not listed on the label. For most people this is not dangerous, but for someone with a food allergy or sensitivity it can trigger a serious reaction. Accurate labeling is required so that people can avoid ingredients they need to stay away from.
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought • 14-oz. paper or plastic three compartment tray with a sealed plas…, compare it against the product description and identifying codes before using it.
The general guidance for a matching product is to stop using it and follow the instructions in the official USDA recall notice, which may include a repair, replacement, refund, or safe disposal. When in doubt, contact A.J. Sons, Inc. or your local health authority.
About this recall
This recall was distributed in California. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public USDA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the USDA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.
Full recall details
- Date reported
- May 2, 2023
- Recall started
- May 2, 2023
- Distributed in
- California
Misbranding, Unreported Allergens. WASHINGTON, May 2, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that frozen ready-to-cook meatloaf entrée products may contain undeclared milk, a known allergen.Show full text ▾
Misbranding, Unreported Allergens. WASHINGTON, May 2, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that frozen ready-to-cook meatloaf entrée products may contain undeclared milk, a known allergen. These entrees are removed from their master carton and delivered to consumers in ready to prepare trays that do not bear an ingredient statement. While egg, soy, and wheat are declared in the ingredient list that appears on the carton, milk is not. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers with allergies to egg, milk, soy, and wheat are aware that these products should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for distribution to consumers. This item was produced on February 1, 2023, February 13, 2023, March 15, 2023, and March 28, 2023. The following product is subject to the public health alert [ view labels ]: 14-oz. paper or plastic three compartment tray with a sealed plastic cover containing “MEATLOAF & TOMATO SAUCE MIXED RICE AND SPINACH” and a use or discard by date of “May 1, 2023, May 13, 2023, June 15, 2023, and June 28, 2023.” These items were shipped to organizations serving the senior population in Southern California and were further distributed through home-delivery meal service programs. The problem was discovered by FSIS during a routine label verification task. FSIS inspectors observed that the meatloaf contained milk, but the establishment did not list milk as an ingredient on the case label. The individual trays delivered to consumers do not include an ingredient statement. Consumers should be aware that in addition to milk, this product also contains the allergens egg, soy, and wheat. 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 products may be in consumers’ freezers. Consumers with allergies to egg, milk, soy and wheat who have received these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the meal service program. Consumers with questions about the public health alert can contact Robert Cavanagh, President, Langlois Frozen Foods, at 949-497-4739 or robert.cavanagh@langloisfoods.com. Members of the media with questions about the public health alert can contact Michael Cavanagh, Operations Manager, Langlois Frozen Foods, at 949-497-4739 or mikecavanagh@langloisfoods.com. Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Consumers can also send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov . For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/ .What you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was • 14-oz. paper or plastic three compartment tray with a sealed plas… recalled?+
According to the USDA: Misbranding, Unreported Allergens.
How serious is this recall?+
Public Health Alert. The USDA issued a public health alert to warn consumers about this product. This is used when a recall was not requested or is not possible — for example, when the product is no longer being sold — but people may still have it at home.
What should I do if I have • 14-oz. paper or plastic three compartment tray with a sealed plas…?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) data for this recall.
Recall number: USDA-PHA-050220230-01. Information last synced from the FDA on July 6, 2026.