Bavarian Meats Loaf Recall: Undeclared Soy Allergen
Bavarian Meats recalls ~1,400 lbs of Bavarian Brand Loaf due to undeclared soy. Check labels if you bought pork/veal loaf in HI, ID, OR, WA before March 2, 2015.
Use caution until it’s fixed
misbranding and an undeclared allergen
What happened, in plain English
Bavarian Meats is recalling approximately 1,400 pounds of Bavarian Brand Loaf products because the label does not declare soy, an allergen present in the product. The soy lecithin was used as a releasing agent on the baking pans and ended up in the finished lunch meat. No adverse reactions have been reported so far. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275407-bavarian-meats-recalls-brand-loaf-products-due-to-misbranding-and.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275407-bavarian-meats-recalls-brand-loaf-products-due-to-misbranding-and · Updated October 12, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #039-2015
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“Bavarian Meats Loaf Recall: Undeclared Soy Allergen.” GovInfoNow, updated October 12, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275407-bavarian-meats-recalls-brand-loaf-products-due-to-misbranding-and. Based on USDA FSIS recall #039-2015 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/bavarian-meats-recalls-brand-loaf-products-due-misbranding-and-undeclared-allergen).
Why it’s dangerous
The product contains soy lecithin which was not listed on the ingredient label. For people with soy allergies, consuming undeclared soy can trigger an allergic reaction ranging from mild symptoms to severe health issues.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Bavarian Brand Loaf products (5 lb, 1 lb, or 1/4 lb packages) containing EST. 6431 in Hawaii, Idaho, Oregon, or Washington before March 2, 2015. Individuals with soy allergies are at risk of an allergic reaction.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your package for the 'Bavarian Meats Bavarian Brand Loaf' name and the USDA establishment number EST. 6431 inside the mark of inspection. The products were produced prior to March 2, 2015, and sold in 5 lb, 1 lb, or 1/4 lb packages.
- Brand
Bavarian Meats- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Check Your Product
Verify if your loaf bears the EST. 6431 mark and was produced before March 2, 2015.
Contact Seller or Manufacturer
If you have the recalled product, contact the store where you bought it or call Lynn Hofstatter at (206) 448-3540 for instructions.
Monitor Health
If you consumed the product and have concerns about an injury or illness, contact a healthcare provider.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 4 states.
USDA FSIS distribution: “Hawaii, Idaho, Oregon, Washington”
States: Hawaii, Idaho, Oregon, Washington.
Recall timeline
FSIS closed this recall in 2016.
- USDA FSIS announced the recall
- FSIS closed the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Where were these products sold?
They were shipped to wholesale and retail locations in Hawaii, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
Has anyone been hurt by this product?
FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
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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 #039-2015 (March 4, 2015)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 12, 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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