Nick's of Calvert Meatballs Recall: Undeclared Allergens and Misbranding
USDA FSIS recalls 305 pounds of Nick's of Calvert meatballs due to missing allergen labels and misbranding. Consumers urged not to eat these products.
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misbranding and undeclared allergens
What happened, in plain English
Nick's of Calvert is recalling approximately 305 pounds of ready-to-eat meatballs because they contain undeclared allergens like eggs and milk and lack required labeling information. This poses a risk for people with allergies who might unknowingly consume the products. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275645-nick-s-of-calvert-meatballs-recall-undeclared-allergens-and-misbranding.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275645-nick-s-of-calvert-meatballs-recall-undeclared-allergens-and-misbranding · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #114-2016
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“Nick's of Calvert Meatballs Recall: Undeclared Allergens and Misbranding.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275645-nick-s-of-calvert-meatballs-recall-undeclared-allergens-and-misbranding. Based on USDA FSIS recall #114-2016 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/nicks-calvert-recalls-meatball-products-due-misbranding-and-undeclared-allergens).
Why it’s dangerous
The meatballs contain eggs and milk, which are known allergens, but these ingredients are not listed on the product label. The products also lack required labeling information about where they were produced or repackaged.
Who’s affected
People who purchased these meatballs in Maryland retail stores are most at risk if they have allergies to eggs or milk. The recall affects consumers who bought the products before the recall was announced.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for 5-lb. clear plastic packages labeled 'NICKS Fully Cooked Italian Style Meatballs' sold in Maryland retail stores. The product does not have a USDA mark of inspection or typical dates like best before or use by dates.
- Brand
Nick's of Calvert- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
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Discard or return the recalled meatballs to the place of purchase.
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 Maryland.
USDA FSIS distribution: “Maryland”
States: Maryland.
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 reported injuries from this recall?
No confirmed reports of adverse reactions have been reported.
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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 #114-2016 (November 23, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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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