USDA recalls beef-broth products

Cauldron Soups LLC, dba Cauldron Broths, of Bellingham, Wash., is recalling approximately 5,163 pounds of beef broth products produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Friday.

The beef bone broth items were produced and packaged between Dec. 21, 2016, and May 22, 2017.

The following products are subject to recall:

• 24-fl. oz. individual plastic pouches containing “Vital Choice GRASS-FED BEEF BONE BROTH” with best-by dates 1/15/2018, 1/18/2018 and 3/28/2018.

• 24-fl. oz. individual plastic pouches containing “CAULDRON BROTHS BEEF BONE BROTH” with best-by dates 1/3/18 and 2/15/18.

• 24-fl. oz. individual plastic pouches containing “CAULDRON BROTHS ORGANIC CAULDRON’S CURE” with best-by dates 12/21/18.

• 1-gal. individual plastic containers containing “CAULDRON BROTHS GLACE DE VIANDE” with best-by date 1/30/18.

• 8-fl. oz. individual plastic containers containing “CAULDRON BROTHS GLACE DE VIANDE” with best-by date 3/4/18.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 45953” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in the state of Washington and to a distributor who conducts internet sales direct to consumers nationwide.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions or illness due to consumption of these products.

Anyone concerned about a reaction or illness should contact a health care provider.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.