Recall Notification Report 115-2015 (Boneless Beef Tender Tips)

Mislabeling

Recall #: 115-2015
Affected scope: 110 pounds

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

Swanson Meat Co. recalled WASHINGTON, Aug. 27, 2015 Swanson Meats, a Minneapolis, Minn., establishment, is recallin… - a low-severity action.

Recall Notification Report 115-2015 (Boneless Beef Tender Tips) was recalled by Swanson Meat Co. in August 27, 2015. Reason: Mislabeling. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #115-2015 with the USDA FSIS before acting.

The recall

Swanson Meat Co. issued this low-severity USDA FSIS recall-Mislabeling.

Low
severity level: Class III
classification: August 27, 2015
reported

Sourced from official USDA FSIS enforcement records. Verify recall #115-2015 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 information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details.

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 low 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, Aug. 27, 2015 Swanson Meats, a Minneapolis, Minn., establishment, is recalling approximately 20,063 pounds of beef products due to misbranding, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products were formulated with soybean oil, MSG, and papain (a meat tenderizer), which were not declared on the product labels. Soy is a known allergen. MSG may cause allergy-type reactions to those who may have sensitivity to it. The boneless be

Reason for recall

Mislabeling

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	Low (Class III)
Status	Closed
Recall number	115-2015
Date reported	August 27, 2015
Date initiated	August 27, 2015
Recalling firm	Swanson Meat Co.
Affected scope	110 pounds
Distribution	Not disclosed
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Mislabeling

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the USDA FSIS on August 27, 2015. Severity: Low. Recall number: 115-2015.

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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