• 16-oz. plastic-wrapped tray packages containing “SAMSA HALAL” wit…
Recalled by M&P Production LTD
Meat & poultry recall
M&P Production LTD
Class II — moderate
Using this product might cause a temporary or medically reversible health problem. The chance of serious harm is low.
M&P Production LTD has recalled • 16-oz. plastic-wrapped tray packages containing “SAMSA HALAL” wit…, according to data published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS). The recall was reported on February 28, 2024 and was initiated on February 28, 2024. It is classified as a Class II recall, which means using this product might cause a temporary or medically reversible health problem. The chance of serious harm is low.
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 • 16-oz. plastic-wrapped tray packages containing “SAMSA HALAL” wit…, with approximately 0 lbs recovered affected. The company behind the recall is M&P Production LTD. The USDA describes the product as: “• 16-oz. plastic-wrapped tray packages containing “SAMSA HALAL” with “USE BEFORE” dates of 01/02/25 through 02/22/25.; • 12-oz. plastic-wrapped tray packages containing “M&P DELICACIES Lamb Dumplings Lamb Samsa” with “USE BEFORE” dates 01/02/25 through 02/22/…”
Why was • 16-oz. plastic-wrapped tray packages containing “SAMSA HALAL” wit… recalled?
According to the USDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Misbranding, Unreported Allergens. WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2024 – M&P Production LTD, a Brooklyn, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 669 pounds of raw lamb and beef samsa products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection….” 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 • 16-oz. plastic-wrapped tray packages containing “SAMSA HALAL” wit…, 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 M&P Production LTD or your local health authority.
About this recall
This recall was distributed in Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, 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.
Who this recall affects
This recall matters most to anyone with a food allergy or sensitivity to the ingredient that wasn't listed on the label. For everyone else this product is generally safe to eat — the danger is specific to people avoiding that ingredient, who had no way to know it was there.
Distribution listed in the notice: Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania.
What undeclared ingredient or allergen actually means
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.
In this case, the concern applies specifically to • 16-oz. plastic-wrapped tray packages containing “SAMSA HALAL” wit… from M&P Production LTD — not to the wider category of products. Similar items from other brands aren't part of this recall.
How to check whether you have it
USDA-inspected meat and poultry carry an establishment number inside the round USDA mark of inspection, usually on the front of the package or on the sealed edge. Lot codes and pack dates are typically printed near that mark.
Compare what you find against the product details listed above. If the codes don't match, your item isn't part of this recall.
What to do if you already bought it
Do not eat the product, even if it looks and smells normal — contamination is usually invisible.
Return it to the store for a refund, or throw it away in a sealed bag so pets and wildlife can't reach it.
If it touched other food or surfaces, wash those surfaces and your hands with hot soapy water. When in doubt, contact M&P Production LTD or your local health department.
Full recall details
- Status
- Completed
- Date reported
- February 28, 2024
- Recall started
- February 28, 2024
- Distributed in
- Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania
Misbranding, Unreported Allergens. WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2024 – M&P Production LTD, a Brooklyn, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 669 pounds of raw lamb and beef samsa products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.Show full text ▾
Misbranding, Unreported Allergens. WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2024 – M&P Production LTD, a Brooklyn, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 669 pounds of raw lamb and beef samsa products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains sesame seeds, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. The raw, frozen lamb and beef samsa items were produced between Jan. 2, 2024, and Feb. 22, 2024 and have a shelf-life of one year. The following products are subject to recall [ view labels ]: 16-oz. plastic-wrapped tray packages containing “SAMSA HALAL” with “USE BEFORE” dates of 01/02/25 through 02/22/25. 12-oz. plastic-wrapped tray packages containing “M&P DELICACIES Lamb Dumplings Lamb Samsa” with “USE BEFORE” dates 01/02/25 through 02/22/25. The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 18832” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. The problem was discovered by FSIS during routine in-plant verification activities. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ 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. 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. Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Peter Raziyev, owner, M&P Production LTD, at 718-438-5197 or email at mpfood@optimum.net . Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) 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 • 16-oz. plastic-wrapped tray packages containing “SAMSA HALAL” wit… recalled?+
According to the USDA: Misbranding, Unreported Allergens.
How serious is this recall?+
Class II — moderate. Using this product might cause a temporary or medically reversible health problem. The chance of serious harm is low.
What should I do if I have • 16-oz. plastic-wrapped tray packages containing “SAMSA HALAL” wit…?+
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-008-2024. Information last synced from the FDA on July 31, 2026.