USDA recalls beef broth made in Washington

A young Bellingham, Wash., company has had to recall about 5,163 pounds of organic beef broth products that were sent to customers without the benefit of federal inspection, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Friday.

Cauldron Broths, which opened about six months ago, sent the products to customers in Washington, the company’s general manager, Steven Corson, said. Most of the product was sent in January and February, and no illnesses have been reported, he said.

“Overall, we have little concern,” he said. “But we’re following through with the recall protocol.”

The USDA confirmed no illnesses have been reported by people who consumed the company’s products.

The products were packaged between Dec. 21 and May 22, according to the USDA.

Corson said the USDA inspected part of the production, but not all. At the time, the company believed it was in compliance with inspection requirements, he said.

The company is not appealing the recall, he said. “We do not foresee any other issues,” he said.

The following products were subject to the recall:

• 24-once pouches containing Vital Choice Grass-Fed Beef Bone Broth with best by dates Jan. 15, 2018; Jan. 18, 2018; and March 28, 2018.

• 24-once pouches containing Cauldron Broths Beef Bone Broth with best by dates Jan. 3, 2018, and Feb. 15, 2018.

• 24-once pouches containing Cauldron Broths Organic Cauldron’s Cure with best by dates Dec. 21, 2018.

• 1 gallon containers of Cauldron Broths Glace De Viande with best by date Jan. 30, 2018.

• 8-once containers of Cauldron Broths Glace De Viande with best by date March 4, 2018.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 45953 inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The items were shipped to retail locations in Washington and to a distributor who sells to consumers nationwide over the internet.

The USDA urged consumers to not consume the products. The products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase, according to USDA.