Ralph's Packing Company Recalls Ready-To-Eat Pork and Beef Bologna Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
USDA recalls Ralph's CIRCLE R garlic bologna products due to undeclared milk allergen. Consumers and foodservice should stop using these items immediately.
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misbranding and an undeclared allergen
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What happened, in plain English
Ralph's Packing Company is recalling ready-to-eat pork and beef bologna products because they contain milk, a known allergen, that is not listed on the label. This misbranding could cause allergic reactions in people sensitive to milk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274918-ralph-s-circle-r-garlic-bologna-recall-undeclared-milk-allergen.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274918-ralph-s-circle-r-garlic-bologna-recall-undeclared-milk-allergen · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #033-2024
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“Ralph's CIRCLE R Garlic Bologna Recall: Undeclared Milk Allergen Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274918-ralph-s-circle-r-garlic-bologna-recall-undeclared-milk-allergen. Based on USDA FSIS recall #033-2024 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/ralphs-packing-company-recalls-ready-eat-pork-and-beef-bologna-products-due).
Why it’s dangerous
The products contain milk, a known allergen, that is not declared on the label. This misbranding could cause allergic reactions in people sensitive to milk, especially if consumed without knowing the allergen is present.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased or uses Ralph's CIRCLE R garlic bologna products with the specified lot codes. People with milk allergies are at higher risk of allergic reactions.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for products labeled 'Ralph's CIRCLE R BRAND GARLIC BOLOGNA' or 'Ralph's CIRCLE R BRAND GARLIC BOLOGNA with Jalapenos' with lot codes listed in the recall notice. These items were produced from September 2022 onward and may be frozen.
- Brand
Ralph's CIRCLE R- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Products
Do not consume or serve the recalled bologna products as they contain an undeclared allergen that could cause allergic reactions.
Discard or Return Products
Throw away or return the recalled products to the place of purchase to ensure they are no longer available.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them and foodservice establishments are urged not to serve these products.
Questions people ask
What products are affected by this recall?
The recalled products are Ralph's CIRCLE R garlic bologna items with specific lot codes produced from September 2022 onward, including both pork and beef varieties.
Is there a risk of serious injury from this product?
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions, but people with milk allergies could experience allergic reactions if they consume the product.
How can I check if I have the recalled product?
Check the product label for lot codes 0093, 0654, 0804, 1074, 1153, 1224, 1374, 1774, 1924, 2572, 2974, 3132, 3483 for garlic bologna, or 0804, 1074, 1224, 1233, 1354, 2184, 3374 for garlic bologna with jalapenos.
Contact Ralph's CIRCLE R
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ralph's CIRCLE R to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 033-2024 — Ralph's CIRCLE R Ralph's CIRCLE R Hello, I own a Ralph's CIRCLE R that is covered by recall 033-2024 from Ralph's CIRCLE R. The official recall notice states: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them and foodservice establishments are urged not to serve these products. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official USDA FSIS recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #033-2024 (December 20, 2024)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the USDA FSIS notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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