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Recall: Marie Callenders & Molly's Kitchen Frozen Beef for Undeclared Fish Allergen

Conagra recalls frozen beef products due to undeclared fish (anchovies) from Worcestershire sauce. Do not consume; discard or return immediately.

🇺🇸 USDA FSIS recall #042-2016Meat & poultryMarie Callenders / Molly's Kitchen ›
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What happened, in plain English

Conagra Foods Packaged Foods, LLC is recalling approximately 84,340 pounds of two frozen beef products because they contain an undeclared allergen. The items were inadvertently formulated with Worcestershire sauce that contained anchovies, which are not listed on the label. Consumers who have purchased these specific items should not eat them. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275566-recall-marie-callenders-molly-s-kitchen-frozen-beef-for-undeclared.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275566-recall-marie-callenders-molly-s-kitchen-frozen-beef-for-undeclared · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #042-2016

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“Recall: Marie Callenders & Molly's Kitchen Frozen Beef for Undeclared Fish Allergen.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275566-recall-marie-callenders-molly-s-kitchen-frozen-beef-for-undeclared. Based on USDA FSIS recall #042-2016 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/conagra-foods-packaged-foods-llc-recalls-two-beef-products-due-misbranding-and).

Why it’s dangerous

The products contain anchovies, a known allergen, which were introduced via Worcestershire sauce but not declared on the packaging. This poses a serious health risk to anyone with a fish allergy who consumes the product unknowingly.

Who’s affected

Consumers who bought the specific Marie Callenders or Molly's Kitchen frozen beef products between April 13 and April 14, 2016. Individuals with fish allergies are at risk of an allergic reaction.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for a 14-oz. box of Marie Callenders Salisbury Steak with Roasted Potatoes and Home-Style Gravy served with Cheesy Broccoli & Cauliflower (package code 5014610500, packaging date April 14, 2016). Also check for a 76-oz. package of Mollys Kitchen Macaroni & Beef with Tomato Sauce (package code 5014610400, packaging date April 13, 2016). Both bear establishment number EST. 1058 inside the USDA mark of inspection.

  • Brand
    Marie Callenders / Molly's Kitchen
  • Category
    Meat & poultry
Based on the official USDA FSIS remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop consuming the product

    Do not eat the recalled frozen beef items under any circumstances.

  2. Discard or return the item

    Throw away the product or return it to the place where you purchased it.

Official remedy

What USDA FSIS says to do

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

FSIS closed this recall in 2017.

1. USDA FSIS announced the recall: May 19, 201612. FSIS closed the recall: 2017220162017
  1. USDA FSIS announced the recall
  2. FSIS closed the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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  • Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #042-2016 (May 19, 2016)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 9, 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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