Hempstead Foodservice Recalls Pork Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
USDA recalls 972 pounds of pork chops from Hempstead Foodservice due to undeclared hydrolyzed soy protein allergen. Consumers urged not to consume or discard products.
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misbranding and undeclared allergens
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What happened, in plain English
Hempstead Foodservice is recalling pork chops that contain hydrolyzed soy protein, a known allergen, which was not listed on the product label. This misbranding and undeclared allergen could cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275198-hempstead-pork-chops-recall-undeclared-allergens-in-products.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275198-hempstead-pork-chops-recall-undeclared-allergens-in-products · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #016-2021
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“Hempstead Pork Chops Recall: Undeclared Allergens in Products.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275198-hempstead-pork-chops-recall-undeclared-allergens-in-products. Based on USDA FSIS recall #016-2021 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/hempstead-foodservice-recalls-pork-products-due-misbranding-and-undeclared-allergens).
Why it’s dangerous
The pork chops contain hydrolyzed soy protein, a known allergen that was not declared on the product label. This misbranding means consumers with soy allergies could experience allergic reactions if they eat the product.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased these pork chops from New York grocery stores or restaurants between April 6 and April 30, 2021. People with soy allergies are at higher risk of adverse reactions.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for cardboard boxes with 'Hempstead Foodservice' on the box and 'PORK CHOPS' marked, containing products in clear plastic bags. The products bear establishment number 'EST. 47142' inside the USDA mark of inspection.
- Brand
Hempstead Foodservice- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
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Discard or return the pork chops to the place of purchase as they contain an undeclared allergen.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Questions people ask
Are there any reported injuries from this recall?
No confirmed reports of adverse reactions have been reported due to consumption of these products.
How can I check if I have the recalled pork chops?
Look for cardboard boxes with 'Hempstead Foodservice' on the box and 'PORK CHOPS' marked, containing products in clear plastic bags with establishment number 'EST. 47142' inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Where were these pork chops sold?
These products were shipped to grocery stores and restaurants in New York between April 6 and April 30, 2021.
Contact Hempstead Foodservice
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hempstead Foodservice to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 016-2021 — Hempstead Foodservice Hempstead Foodservice Hello, I own a Hempstead Foodservice that is covered by recall 016-2021 from Hempstead Foodservice. The official recall notice states: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. 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 #016-2021 (May 1, 2021)
- 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official USDA FSIS recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.