2-lbs. vacuum-sealed packages labeled “BROOKSIDE BRAND FULLY COOKED…
Recalled by Perdue Premium Meat Company, Inc.
Meat & poultry recall
Perdue Premium Meat Company, Inc.
Class I — most serious
There is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.
Perdue Premium Meat Company, Inc. has recalled 2-lbs. vacuum-sealed packages labeled “BROOKSIDE BRAND FULLY COOKED…, according to data published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS). The recall was reported on July 1, 2023 and was initiated on July 1, 2023. It is classified as a Class I recall, which means there is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.
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 2-lbs. vacuum-sealed packages labeled “BROOKSIDE BRAND FULLY COOKED…, with approximately 590 pounds recovered affected. The company behind the recall is Perdue Premium Meat Company, Inc.. The USDA describes the product as: “2-lbs. vacuum-sealed packages labeled “BROOKSIDE BRAND FULLY COOKED NATURAL CASING BEEF WIENERS” with the lot code 3121, case code 07658, and sell by date of 8/1/23.”
Why was 2-lbs. vacuum-sealed packages labeled “BROOKSIDE BRAND FULLY COOKED… recalled?
According to the USDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Misbranding, Unreported Allergens. EDITOR’S NOTE: July 31, 2023 – Details of this recall were updated to reflect the addition of 180 pounds of product subject to recall and distribution of products to the states of Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania. Food bank recipients in Michigan are being dire….” 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 2-lbs. vacuum-sealed packages labeled “BROOKSIDE BRAND FULLY COOKED…, 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 Perdue Premium Meat Company, Inc. or your local health authority.
About this recall
This recall was distributed in Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania. 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
- Status
- Completed
- Date reported
- July 1, 2023
- Recall started
- July 1, 2023
- Distributed in
- Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania
Misbranding, Unreported Allergens. EDITOR’S NOTE: July 31, 2023 – Details of this recall were updated to reflect the addition of 180 pounds of product subject to recall and distribution of products to the states of Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania. Food bank recipients in Michigan are being directly notified that they may have received the affected product.Show full text ▾
Misbranding, Unreported Allergens. EDITOR’S NOTE: July 31, 2023 – Details of this recall were updated to reflect the addition of 180 pounds of product subject to recall and distribution of products to the states of Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania. Food bank recipients in Michigan are being directly notified that they may have received the affected product. WASHINGTON, July 1, 2023 – Perdue Premium Meat Company, Inc., doing business as Alexander & Hornung, a Saint Clair Shores, Mich., establishment, is recalling approximately 3,384 pounds of fully cooked beef wiener products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product may actually contain smoked sausage, which contains milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the wiener product label. The fully cooked beef wiener items were produced May 3, 2023. The following product is subject to recall [ view label ]: 2-lbs. vacuum-sealed packages labeled “BROOKSIDE BRAND FULLY COOKED NATURAL CASING BEEF WIENERS” with the lot code 3121, case code 07658, and sell by date of 8/1/23. The product subject to recall bears the establishment number “EST 10125” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail and foodbank locations in Michigan, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania. The problem was discovered when the establishment notified FSIS that one of their customers reported receiving product labeled as beef wieners in cartons labeled as hot smoked sausage. The vacuum-sealed packages labeled as beef wieners were then found to contain the smoked sausages. 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 consumers’ refrigerators. 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. 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 lists will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls . Consumers can call the Alexander & Hornung Consumer Hotline at 1-866-866-3703 and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Kerri McClimen, Vice President of Alexander & Hornung, at 833-900-7762 or email at kerrim@alexander-hornung.com . Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or live chat via Ask USDA from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Consumers can also browse food safety messages at Ask USDA or 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 2-lbs. vacuum-sealed packages labeled “BROOKSIDE BRAND FULLY COOKED… recalled?+
According to the USDA: Misbranding, Unreported Allergens.
How serious is this recall?+
Class I — most serious. There is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.
What should I do if I have 2-lbs. vacuum-sealed packages labeled “BROOKSIDE BRAND FULLY COOKED…?+
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-029-2023. Information last synced from the FDA on July 5, 2026.