The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for a raw sirloin beef tip product because of misbranding and undeclared allergens.
The product contains sesame and wheat, known allergens, which are not declared on the product label. People with sensitivity or allergies to sesame or wheat run the risk of severe illness if they consume the product.
A recall was not requested because the affected products are no longer available for purchase. However, there is concern that consumers may have the product in their freezers.
The raw sirloin beef tip product was produced on Sept. 2. The following product is subject to the public health alert (view labels):
1-lb. vacuum-packed packages containing “Bianco & Sons SWEET HEAT SIRLOIN BEEF TIPS” on the front package label with “USE OR FREEZE BY:10/01/2025” on the back package label.
The products have the establishment number “EST. 4033” printed inside the USDA mark of inspection on their labels. These items were shipped to Roche Bros. Supermarkets retail locations in Massachusetts.
The problem was discovered by a retailer that identified “Sweet Heat Sirloin Beef Tips” bearing the correct front label but incorrect back label for “Garlic and Ginger Sirloin Beef Tips.” The retailer reported the issue to the producing establishment, and the establishment notified FSIS.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a health care provider.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them if they have sensitivities or allergies to sesame or wheat. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Consumers with questions regarding the public health alert can contact Lewis Bianco, CEO of Bianco & Sons, at 781-606-1891 or email him at [email protected].
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