## Houston, Texas, December 8, 2023** - Consumers are urged to be cautious of a potentially harmful beef soup product due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The product, labeled as "Birria-Inspired Beef Soup," may actually contain plant-based chicken noodle soup, which includes sesame - a known allergen - not declared on the label.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert on December 7th, 2023, expressing concern for individuals with sesame allergies unknowingly consuming the product. While no recall has been issued, consumers are strongly advised to avoid the soup until the issue is resolved.
**What to Know:**
* **Product:** Birria-Inspired Beef Soup
* **Potential Allergen:** Sesame (undeclared)
* **Reason for Alert:** Misbranding and undeclared allergen
* **Action:** Avoid consuming the product. Discard any remaining soup or return it to the place of purchase.
* **Additional Information:** Contact the FSIS Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) or visit their website for updates.
**Sharing the information is crucial to protect those with sesame allergies. Please share this blog post with your network and help keep everyone safe.**
**Additionally, here are some resources for further information:**
* **USDA FSIS Public Health Alert:*
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-beef-soup-product-due-misbranding-and-undeclared
**Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network:**
http://minnesotafoodallergy.org/
* **Sesame Allergy Awareness:**
https://www.labcorp.com/tests/607740/allergen-profile-sesame-ige-with-component-reflex
**Remember, food safety is crucial. By staying informed and taking precautions, we can protect ourselves and our loved ones from potential harm.**
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