USDA Warns Consumers About Undeclared Allergens in BetterBallen Foods Frozen Meat Products
The USDA is warning consumers not to eat certain frozen meat products from BetterBallen Foods because they contain undeclared allergens, including sesame and anchovy. The products were sold online nationwide and potentially at events in South Carolina.
Atlanta, GA, November 11, 2026 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a public health alert concerning specific frozen meat products manufactured by BetterBallen Foods. The alert advises consumers to refrain from consuming these items due to the presence of undeclared allergens.
According to the USDA, the affected products contain allergens, specifically sesame and anchovy, that were not listed on the product labels. This omission poses a significant risk to individuals with allergies or sensitivities to these ingredients.
The scope of distribution for these products included online sales nationwide. Additionally, the products may have been sold at events held in South Carolina. The exact number of affected products or the specific retail locations beyond online sales and South Carolina events were not detailed in the alert.
Consumers who have purchased these BetterBallen Foods frozen meat products are urged to check their packaging. If the product contains undeclared sesame or anchovy, or if consumers are concerned about potential cross-contamination, they should not eat it. The USDA did not specify disposal instructions or the availability of refunds in the provided information.
The agency’s warning aims to prevent allergic reactions. Individuals experiencing adverse symptoms after consuming the product should contact a healthcare provider. Further details regarding the specific product names or lot numbers were not immediately available, nor was information about any actions taken by BetterBallen Foods in response to the undeclared allergens.
Story summarized from the original created by Amanda Alvarado, CNN Newsource Staff on www.atlantanewsfirst.com, see more information here.
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