Mountain Products Inc. Recalls Pork Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Misbranding; Unreported Allergens

Recall #: 028-2016
Affected scope: 16 pounds

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

Mountain Products Inc. recalled WASHINGTON, April 12, 2016 Mountain Products Inc., a Lagrangeville, N.Y. establishment, i… - a critical-severity action.

Mountain Products Inc. Recalls Pork Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens was recalled by Mountain Products Inc. in April 12, 2016. Reason: Misbranding; Unreported Allergens. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #028-2016 with the USDA FSIS before acting.

The recall

Mountain Products Inc. issued this critical-severity USDA FSIS recall-Misbranding; Unreported Allergens.

Critical
severity level: Class I
classification: April 12, 2016
reported

Sourced from official USDA FSIS enforcement records. Verify recall #028-2016 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 high severity.

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

Product description

WASHINGTON, April 12, 2016 Mountain Products Inc., a Lagrangeville, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 467 pounds of bacon and pork sausage products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The company formulated the pork products with breadcrumbs containing milk, soy, and wheat, known allergens that were not listed on the finished product labels. The Mountain Products Smokehouse brand

Reason for recall

Misbranding; Unreported Allergens

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	Critical (Class I)
Status	Closed
Recall number	028-2016
Date reported	April 12, 2016
Date initiated	April 12, 2016
Recalling firm	Mountain Products Inc.
Affected scope	16 pounds
Distribution	California; New York
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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This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Misbranding; Unreported Allergens

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the USDA FSIS on April 12, 2016. Severity: Critical. Recall number: 028-2016.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: California; New York.

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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