Hong Ha Beef & Pork Recall: Undeclared Allergens
Hong Ha recalls ~10,164 lbs of beef and pork products due to undeclared wheat, eggs, and milk. Check your labels if you bought items in Maryland or Virginia.
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misbranding and undeclared allergens
What happened, in plain English
Hong Ha is recalling approximately 10,164 pounds of various beef and pork products because the labels do not list wheat flour, eggs, or milk as ingredients. These are known allergens that can cause serious reactions in sensitive individuals. The products were produced between December 1, 2014, and April 23, 2015, and shipped to restaurants and retail locations in Maryland and Virginia. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275436-hong-ha-recalls-beef-and-pork-products-due-to-misbranding.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275436-hong-ha-recalls-beef-and-pork-products-due-to-misbranding · Updated October 12, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #068-2015
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“Hong Ha Beef & Pork Recall: Undeclared Allergens.” GovInfoNow, updated October 12, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275436-hong-ha-recalls-beef-and-pork-products-due-to-misbranding. Based on USDA FSIS recall #068-2015 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/hong-ha-recalls-beef-and-pork-products-due-misbranding-and-undeclared-allergens).
Why it’s dangerous
The products contain undeclared allergens (wheat flour, eggs, and milk) that are not listed on the label. This poses a risk to people with food allergies who may unknowingly ingest these ingredients, potentially leading to serious allergic reactions.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased specific Hong Ha branded pork or beef items from retailers or restaurants in Maryland and Virginia. Individuals with allergies to wheat, eggs, or milk are at risk of an allergic reaction if they consume these products.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for packages labeled HONG HA GIO HUE, HONG HA NEM, HONG HA CHA CHIEN, HONG HA BO VIEN GAN, HONG HA BO VIEN, HONG HA NEM NUONG, HONG HA GIO SONG, or HONG HA GIO DAC BIET. Look for the USDA establishment number EST. 4261 inside the mark of inspection. The products were sold in various sizes (6-oz to 32-oz) and packaging types between December 1, 2014, and April 23, 2015.
- Brand
Hong Ha- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop consuming the product
Do not eat any Hong Ha beef or pork products that match the description above due to the risk of undeclared allergens.
Discard or return the item
The record does not specify a return address or refund process, so you should discard the product or contact the retailer where it was purchased for assistance.
Contact Hong Ha with questions
For more information about this recall, contact Magdi Abadir, Food Consultant, at (301) 341-1175.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Maryland and Virginia.
USDA FSIS distribution: “Maryland, Virginia”
States: Maryland, Virginia.
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
Has anyone been injured by these products?
FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products as of the recall announcement.
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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 #068-2015 (April 24, 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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