Berks Packing Co. Recalls Beef Products Due to Misbranding

Misbranding

Recall #: 011-2016
Affected scope: 233 pounds

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated October 2026

Berks Packing Co., Inc. recalled •1-lb. (plastic shrink wrapped) packages containing links of BERKS Heat & Serve Knock… - a moderate-severity action.

Berks Packing Co. Recalls Beef Products Due to Misbranding was recalled by Berks Packing Co., Inc. in January 25, 2016. Reason: Misbranding. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #011-2016 with the USDA FSIS before acting.

The recall

Berks Packing Co., Inc. issued this moderate-severity USDA FSIS recall-Misbranding.

Moderate
severity level: Class II
classification: January 25, 2016
reported

Sourced from official USDA FSIS enforcement records. Verify recall #011-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from USDA FSIS - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

•1-lb. (plastic shrink wrapped) packages containing links of BERKS Heat & Serve Knockwurst. The packages have a sell by date of March 11, 2016 printed on the package.

Reason for recall

Misbranding

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the USDA FSIS recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Closed
Recall number	011-2016
Date reported	January 25, 2016
Date initiated	January 25, 2016
Recalling firm	Berks Packing Co., Inc.
Affected scope	233 pounds
Distribution	Delaware; Maryland; New Jersey; New York; Pennsylvania; Virginia; West Virginia
Official source	USDA FSIS notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official USDA FSIS enforcement record. Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

•1-lb. (plastic shrink wrapped) packages containing links of BERKS Heat & Serve Knockwurst. The packages have a sell by date of March 11, 2016 printed on the package.. Recalled by Berks Packing Co., Inc.. Units affected: 233 pounds.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Misbranding

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the USDA FSIS on January 25, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 011-2016.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Delaware; Maryland; New Jersey; New York; Pennsylvania; Virginia; West Virginia.

What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product? ▼

Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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