Have Betterballen Foods products in your freezer? Check those packages. The USDA says some contain allergens that aren't listed on the labels.
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a public health alert for several frozen meat and poultry products sold by Betterballen Foods after a routine label review found undeclared allergens that could pose a risk to consumers.
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A sample package of Betterballen Beef subject to USDA alert issued earlier today.
The alert, issued Friday by the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service, covers frozen, not-ready-to-eat products containing sesame, a known allergen that was not listed on the product labels. The beef product also contains Worcestershire sauce made with anchovy, a fish allergen that was not declared.
A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase. However, federal officials are concerned that some packages may still be stored in consumers' refrigerators or freezers.
The affected products were produced Oct. 15, Oct. 16 and Oct. 27, 2026. They include three items sold in clear, vacuum-packed packages:
- Six-piece Bami Rolls, marked with a best-by date of October 2027 and lot codes BR-2026-01 and BR-2026-02.
- Ten-piece Saté Kroketten, marked with a best-by date of October 2027 and lot code SK-1026-01.
- Twelve-piece Bitterballen, marked with a best-by date of October 2027 and lot code BB-1026-01.
The products carry establishment number EST. M3177 or EST. P3177 inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The items were sold nationwide through internet sales by Lowlands House. They may also have been sold at a festival and farmers market in Greer, South Carolina.
The labeling issue was discovered during a routine FSIS review. The agency said it has received no confirmed reports of adverse reactions associated with consumption of the products.
Consumers who purchased any of the affected items are urged not to eat them. The USDA recommends throwing the products away or returning them to the place of purchase. Anyone concerned about a possible allergic reaction should contact a health care provider.
Consumers with questions about the affected products can contact Brian Kops, owner of Betterballen Foods LLC, at 312-340-4823 or brian.kops@betterballenfoods.com.
For additional food safety information, consumers can contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854 or email MPHotline@usda.gov. Reports involving meat, poultry or egg products also can be submitted through the agency's
Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System, which is available 24 hours a day.
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