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Lower risk Meat & poultry recall · USDA FSIS · Published May 27, 2016

Recall: Burgers Ozark Smokehouse Pulled Pork Mislabeling

Burgers Ozark County Cured recalls ~150 lbs of pulled pork due to misbranding. The back label incorrectly identifies the product as beef brisket.

🇺🇸 USDA FSIS recall #045-2016Meat & poultryBurgers Ozark County Cured
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What happened, in plain English

Burgers Ozark County Cured is recalling approximately 150 pounds of seasoned pulled pork products because they are misbranded. The front of the package correctly identifies the item as pulled pork, but the back label incorrectly describes it as a beef brisket product. This error was discovered after a customer contacted the company's service line. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275569-recall-burgers-ozark-smokehouse-pulled-pork-mislabeling.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275569-recall-burgers-ozark-smokehouse-pulled-pork-mislabeling · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #045-2016

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“Recall: Burgers Ozark Smokehouse Pulled Pork Mislabeling.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275569-recall-burgers-ozark-smokehouse-pulled-pork-mislabeling. Based on USDA FSIS recall #045-2016 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/recall-notification-report-045-2016-pulled-pork-products).

Why it’s dangerous

The primary issue is misbranding, where the back label incorrectly identifies the meat as beef brisket instead of pork. While this can be problematic for individuals with specific dietary restrictions or allergies, there have been no confirmed reports of illness or injury from consumption.

Who’s affected

Consumers who purchased 1-lb. microwaveable tray packages of Burgers Smokehouse Signature Sauce Seasoned Pulled Pork with Barbeque Sauce from retail locations in Missouri. No confirmed adverse reactions have been reported.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for 1-lb. microwaveable tray packages labeled 'Burgers Smokehouse Signature Sauce Seasoned Pulled Pork with Barbeque Sauce.' Look for the USDA establishment number EST. 1161 inside the mark of inspection, case code P816W, and a use-by/freeze-by date of August 13, 2016.

  • Brand
    Burgers Ozark County Cured
  • Category
    Meat & poultry
Based on the official USDA FSIS remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check your product

    Verify if you have the recalled 1-lb. microwaveable tray packages with case code P816W and a use-by date of August 13, 2016.

  2. Contact the company

    For questions about this recall, contact Austin Mouse, Director of Quality Assurance, at (573)-796-3134 ext. 344.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed in Missouri.

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USDA FSIS distribution: “Missouri”

States: Missouri.

Recall timeline

FSIS closed this recall in 2016.

1. FSIS closed the recall: 201612. USDA FSIS announced the recall: May 27, 201622016
  1. FSIS closed the recall
  2. USDA FSIS announced the recall

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

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  • Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #045-2016 (May 27, 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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