Maid-Rite Specialty Foods, LLC. Recalls Beef Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
USDA recalls 174,000 lbs of Maid-Rite beef products due to undeclared milk allergen. Consumers should not eat these items and dispose of them safely.
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misbranding and undeclared allergens
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What happened, in plain English
Maid-Rite is recalling approximately 174,000 pounds of beef products that contain undeclared milk, a known allergen. This recall affects certain burgers, steaks, and meatballs sold between March and May 2017. Consumers should not eat these products and dispose of them safely. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275715-maid-rite-beef-products-recall-undeclared-milk-allergen-in-some.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275715-maid-rite-beef-products-recall-undeclared-milk-allergen-in-some · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #061-2017
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“Maid-Rite Beef Products Recall: Undeclared Milk Allergen in Some Burgers and Steaks.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275715-maid-rite-beef-products-recall-undeclared-milk-allergen-in-some. Based on USDA FSIS recall #061-2017 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/maid-rite-specialty-foods-llc--recalls-beef-products-due-misbranding-and-undeclared).
Why it’s dangerous
The products contain milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the labels. This means people with milk allergies could have an allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Who’s affected
People who purchased these beef products between March 13 and May 26, 2017, in the U.S. and Canada. Those with milk allergies are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for case codes 83353-52980 to 83353-52982, 48339-44913 to 44914, 70804-35001, 70804-35005, or 75156-33530 and 75156-34914. Products were produced between March 13 and May 26, 2017, and sold to institutional locations in the U.S. and Canada.
- Brand
Maid-Rite- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Do not consume the recalled beef products. They contain undeclared milk, a known allergen.
Dispose of Products Safely
Throw away or return the products to the place of purchase to ensure they are no longer available.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Questions people ask
Are there any confirmed reports of injuries from these products?
No, there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
How can I check if my product is recalled?
Check the case codes and lot numbers listed in the recall notice, which were produced between March 13 and May 26, 2017.
Who should contact for help with this recall?
Contact Kurt Sorensen or Deb Weber at (570) 343-4748 for questions about the recall.
Contact Maid-Rite
We’ve drafted a message you can send Maid-Rite to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 061-2017 — Maid-Rite Maid-Rite Hello, I own a Maid-Rite that is covered by recall 061-2017 from Maid-Rite. The official recall notice states: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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 #061-2017 (June 8, 2017)
- 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official USDA FSIS recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.