The product labeled as chicken flavored base, which may actually contain beef base, were produced July 26, 2023, and packed inside cases labeled as beef base. The following products are subject to recall [view labels]:

The product labeled as chicken flavored base and subject to recall does not bear a USDA mark of inspection. However, the product subject to recall is packed in cases that bear establishment number "EST. 19339" inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to distributors in Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia for further distribution to restaurants.
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/food_label_pdf/2024-02/recall-labels-003-2024.pdf

The problem was discovered when the recalling firm notified FSIS that they shipped beef base product that may be incorrectly labeled as chicken flavored base.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in restaurants' dry storage. Restaurants that have purchased these products are urged not to serve them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution lists will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact John C. Kuethe, Director FSQA & Regulatory Affairs, Vanee Foods, at johnkuethe@vaneefoods.com. Members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Luke Vanee, V.P. of Marketing & Communications, Vanee Foods, at lukevanee@vaneefoods.com.

Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.