The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a public health alert for three frozen meat and poultry products sold under the Betterballen brand. The labels do not declare sesame, and one beef product contains Worcestershire sauce with anchovy, a fish allergen that is also left off the label. Consumers who bought these items are told not to eat them.
Which products are affected
The alert covers frozen, not ready-to-eat products produced on October 15, October 16 and October 27. Each carries a "BEST BY" date of October 2027 and is packaged in clear vacuum-sealed bags:
- 6-piece "Bami Rolls," lot codes BR-2026-01 and BR-2026-02
- 10-piece "Saté Kroketten," lot code SK-1026-01
- 12-piece "Bitterballen," lot code BB-1026-01
The establishment number "EST. M3177" or "EST. P3177" appears inside the USDA mark of inspection, which helps shoppers confirm the package matches the alert.
Where the products were sold
Lowlands House sold the items through internet sales nationwide. Some may also have been sold at a festival and a farmers market in Greer, South Carolina. Because the products are no longer for sale, the agency did not request a recall.
Why the problem matters at home
Sesame and fish are among the major allergens that federal labeling rules require manufacturers to declare. When an allergen is missing from the label, people with a sensitivity may not realize what they are eating. The problem was found during a routine FSIS label review, not from reports of illness. The agency has received no confirmed reactions linked to these products.
Anyone who ate one of these products and feels unwell, or who is worried about a reaction, should contact a health care provider. The agency is concerned that some packages may still be in home freezers. The advice is simple: do not eat them. Throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.