Health officials with the U.S. Department of Agriculture have issued a “do-not-eat” warning for frozen meats sold online nationwide, according to a Nov. 6 Food Safety and Inspection Service notice.
The beef, pork and chicken products were made by Betterballen Foods LLC, a U.S.-based producer of authentic Dutch foods, and may be mislabeled, per the safety alert. The products contain sesame and, in the case of the beef, anchovy — two known allergens that are not mentioned on the labels.
A recall was not initiated because the products are no longer available for purchase. However, they could still be in consumers’ fridges and freezers, FSIS said, and could cause a serious reaction if someone with allergies consumes them.
Here’s what to know about the safety alert.
Which Meats Were Recalled?
The frozen meat and poultry products were made on Oct. 15, Oct. 16, and Oct. 27, 2026, and bear the establishment number “EST. M3177” or “EST. P3177” inside the USDA mark of inspection. They were sold online by U.S.-European grocer Lowlands House nationwide. They may also have been sold at a festival and farmers’ market in Greer, South Carolina.
All the foods came in clear, vacuum-sealed packages. They are all labeled “Betterballen Foods.”
- 6-piece Bami Rolls (pork): lot codes BR-2026-01 and BR-2026-0, best by October 2027.
- 10-piece Saté Kroketten (chicken): lot code SK-1026-01, best by October 2027.
- 12-piece Bitterballen (beef): lot code BB-1026-01, best by October 2027.
What to Do With Recalled Meat
Customers with the recalled products should not consume them and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase, according to FSIS. Anyone concerned about an illness or injury related to the product should contact their health care provider.
Consumers with questions can contact Betterballen Foods at 312-340-4823 or [email protected].
Reporting by Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY / USA TODAY
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