St. Clair Foods Recalls Chicken Dumps Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen
USDA recalls 26,800 lbs of chicken and dumplings from St. Clair Foods with undeclared milk allergen; consumers urged to discard products.
Lower-risk recall
misbranding and an undeclared allergen
What happened, in plain English
St. Clair Foods is recalling approximately 26,800 pounds of chicken and dumplings because they contain milk, a known allergen, that was not declared on the product label. This misbranding and undeclared allergen could cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, especially those with milk allergies. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275629-st-clair-foods-recalls-chicken-dumps-due-to-undeclared-milk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275629-st-clair-foods-recalls-chicken-dumps-due-to-undeclared-milk · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #099-2016
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“St. Clair Foods Recalls Chicken Dumps Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275629-st-clair-foods-recalls-chicken-dumps-due-to-undeclared-milk. Based on USDA FSIS recall #099-2016 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/st--clair-foods-inc--recalls-poultry-products-due-misbranding-and-undeclared).
Why it’s dangerous
The products contain milk, a known allergen, which was not listed on the label. This undeclared allergen could cause allergic reactions in individuals sensitive to milk, particularly those with milk allergies.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased the recalled chicken and dumplings from food service warehouses in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas. People with milk allergies are at the highest risk of adverse reactions.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for plastic sealed packages labeled 'ST. CLAIR FOODS CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS' with package codes 16257, 16264, or 16280 (5-lb) or 16257, 16264, or 16280 (2-lb). Also look for products labeled 'RONS HOMESTYLE FOODS' with package codes 16280, 16272, 16264, or 16257.
- Brand
St. Clair Foods- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Discard or return the recalled chicken and dumplings products to avoid potential allergic reactions.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 6 states.
USDA FSIS distribution: “Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas”
States: Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas.
Recall timeline
FSIS closed this recall in 2016.
- FSIS closed the recall
- USDA FSIS announced the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Are there any confirmed injuries or illnesses from this recall?
There have been no confirmed reports of injury, illness, or adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
How can I report a problem with these products?
Consumers can report problems through the USDA's Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System at www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem.
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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 #099-2016 (October 21, 2016)
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