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Meat & poultry recall · USDA FSIS · Published February 1, 2024

Vanee Foods Recalls Chicken Flavored Base Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

USDA recalls 9,564 pounds of chicken flavored base products that may contain undeclared soy and wheat allergens. Products were shipped to restaurants in PA, TX, and VA. Consumers should throw away or return items to store.

🇺🇸 USDA FSIS recall #003-2024Meat & poultryVanee Foods ›
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What happened, in plain English

Vanee Foods is recalling chicken flavored base products that may contain undeclared soy and wheat allergens. These products were produced in July 2023 and shipped to restaurants in Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia. The recall is due to misbranding where beef base products were incorrectly labeled as chicken flavored base. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274966-vanee-foods-recalls-chicken-flavored-base-products-undeclared-allergens-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274966-vanee-foods-recalls-chicken-flavored-base-products-undeclared-allergens-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #003-2024

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“Vanee Foods Recalls Chicken Flavored Base Products: Undeclared Allergens Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274966-vanee-foods-recalls-chicken-flavored-base-products-undeclared-allergens-risk. Based on USDA FSIS recall #003-2024 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/vanee-foods-recalls-chicken-flavored-base-products-due-misbranding-and-undeclared).

Why it’s dangerous

The products labeled as chicken flavored base may actually contain beef base, which includes soy and wheat. These allergens are not declared on the product label, posing a risk for people with allergies. However, there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions from consumption.

Who’s affected

Restaurant owners and customers who purchased the recalled chicken flavored base products in the US. Those with soy or wheat allergies are at higher risk due to potential undeclared allergens.

How to tell if you have this one

Look for 1-lb. plastic tubs labeled "Sysco Classic Chicken Flavored Base" with lot code 02673. These products were packed in cases labeled as "Sysco Classic BEEF BASE CF" with the same lot code and shipped to restaurants in Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia.

  • Brand
    Vanee Foods
  • Category
    Meat & poultry
Based on the official USDA FSIS remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Throw Away Products

    Discard the recalled chicken flavored base products immediately.

  2. Return to Store

    Return the products to the place of purchase if you have them.

Official remedy

What USDA FSIS says to do

These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

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Questions people ask

Are there any confirmed health issues from eating these products?

No, there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

How can I check if I have the recalled products?

Look for 1-lb. plastic tubs labeled "Sysco Classic Chicken Flavored Base" with lot code 02673, which were packed in cases labeled as "Sysco Classic BEEF BASE CF" with lot code 02673.

Where can I get more information about this recall?

Contact John C. Kuethe at johnkuethe@vaneefoods.com or call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854).

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Contact Vanee Foods

We’ve drafted a message you can send Vanee Foods to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 003-2024 — Vanee Foods Vanee Foods

Hello,

I own a Vanee Foods that is covered by recall 003-2024 from Vanee Foods.

The official recall notice states: These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

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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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 #003-2024 (February 1, 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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