The problem was discovered during routine FSIS surveillance activities of imported products, and it was determined that the products were not presented for reinspection.

The products subject to recall bear Canadian establishment number “391” inside the Canadian mark of inspection. 

Recalled product:

FSIS is concerned that some products may be in consumers’, restaurants, and institutions’ freezers.

• 15-kg/33.07-lb. cases containing “Frozen Pork Front Hock” with case code 18019 and Cert. No. 251497 and best before dates between July 14-27, 2025.

As of the posting of this recall, there have been no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.

These items were shipped to Hawaii and American Samoa distributors and exported to Palau.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. Restaurants and institutions are urged not to serve these products. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

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FSIS discovered the problem during routine surveillance activities of imported products and found that the products were not presented for reinspection.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ and restaurants’ refrigerators or freezers. 

These items were shipped to retail and restaurant locations in Minnesota.

Recalled products:

• 25-kg./55.12-lb. cardboard boxes of vacuum-packed packages containing Aurora brand “FROZEN PORK BELLY, SHEET RIBBED, SKIN ON” with production dates between 19/06/2023-26/06/2023 and shipping mark 308161 on the box.

The products subject to recall bear Brazilian establishment number “BRASIL INSPECIONADO 3548 S.I.F” inside the Brazilian mark of inspection.                         

As of the posting of this recall, there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. Restaurants are urged not to serve these products. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

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The frozen meat and poultry products were produced on various dates ranging from Nov. 1, 2022, through July 20, 2023. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. 

The problem was discovered when FSIS inspection personnel observed various meat and poultry products being produced in rooms that are not within the official premises of the establishment and, therefore, were not inspected.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 48204” or “EST. P-48204” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

These items were shipped directly to wholesale customers in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, and to wholesale customers in California, Florida and Texas through distributors.                    

The products subject to recall have best before dates ranging from 8/01/2023, through 4/20/2024.

Product labels can be viewed here.

Recalled products:

Product Label Item —  Description Label Weight Desription — Case Net Wt. (lbs.)

1. Chicken Paws — 1lb*20 — 20 

2. Mid Joint Wing (Chicken) — 2lb*10 — 20 

3. Chicken Skewer 6/Tray — 6 pieces per tray — 15 lbs (20 12-oz. trays per case) 

4. Chicken Heart Skewer 6/Tray — 6 pieces per tray — 15 lbs (20 12-oz. trays per case) 

5. Chicken Gizzard Skewer 6/Tray — 6 pieces per tray — 15 lbs (20 12-oz. trays per case) 

6. Chicken Breast Meat Skewer 6/Tray — 6 pieces per tray — 15 lbs (20 12-oz. trays per case) 

7. Chicken Paws — 2lb*10 — 20

8. Chicken Paws — 5lb*8 — 40 

9. Hotpot Beef Roll — 1lb*16 — 16 

10. Honeycomb Tripe — 2lb*10 — 20 

11. Hotpot Slice Beef 1lb*20 20 

12. Beef Skewer 6/Tray — 6 pieces per tray — 15 lbs (20 12-oz. trays per case) 

13. Beef Tongue Sliced — 8oz*30 — 15 

14. Beef Tripe Sliced — 12oz*20 — 15 

15. Beef Tripe Shredded — 12oz*20 — 15 

16. Beef Scaled Tripe — 12oz*20 — 15 

17. Beef Tripe — 20x1lb — 20 

18. Oxtail CleanCut — 2lb*10 — 20 

19. Beef Bone — 3lb*10 — 30 

20. Beef Rough Flank — 2lb*10 — 20 

21. Pork Leg Bone — 3lb*10 — 30 

22. Grand A Pork Spare Rib Sliced — 2lb*10 — 20 

23. Pork Belly Skewer 6/Tray — 6 pieces per tray — 15 lbs (20 12-oz. trays per case) 

24. Berkshire Lacone (Pork) — 3lb*10 — 30 

25. Pork Jowl — 2lb*10 — 20 

26. Hot Pot Pork Belly Roll — 1lb*16 — 16 

27. Pork Belly Bone-In Skin-On — 2lb*10 — 40 

28. Pork Neck Bone — 3lb*10 — 30 

29. Pork Feet Cut Cube — 3lb*10 — 30 

30. Cut Pork Rib — 2lb*10 — 20 

31. Hotpot Slice Lamb — 1lb*20 — 20 

32. Hotpot Sliced Lamb Roll — 1lb*16 — 16 

33. Lamb Skewer 6/Tray — 6 pieces per tray — 15 lbs (20 12-oz. trays per case) 

34. Skin On Goat Cube — 2lb*10 — 20 

35. Skinless Bone-in Lamb Flap Cube — 2lb*10 — 20 

36. Lamb Scald Tripe — 1lb*20 — 20 

37. Bone-In Lamb Shoulder Cube — 2lb*10 — 20 

38. Beef Chuck Rib Sliced — 2lb*10 — 20 

39. Chicken Paws Nail Off — 1lb*20 — 20 

40. Pork Kidney Sliced — 8oz*30 — 15 

41. Pork Liver — 1lb*20 — 20 

42. Skinless Mutton Cube — 2lb*10 — 20 

43. Pork Stomach — 1lb*20pk — 20 

44. Lamb Leg Cube B/I — 2lb*10 — 20 

45. Beef Tendon — 1lb*20 — 20 

46. Beef Omasum — 2lb*10 — 20 

47. Beef Omasum — 1lb*40 — 40 

48. Beef Center Femur Bone — 3lb*10 — 30 

49. Boneless Chicken Paw — 1lb*20 — 20 

50. Duck Tongue — 1lb*20 — 20 

51. Lamb Bone — 3lb*10 — 30 

52. Chicken Heart — 1lb*20 — 20 

53. Hotpot Pork Belly Sliced — 1lb*20 — 20 

54. Skinless Goat Cube — 2lb*10 — 20                            

As of the posting of this recall, there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

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FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ freezers.

The problem was discovered when FSIS received a referral from the Maryland Department of Health and observed that the meat and poultry dumpling products were produced and sold by an establishment that was not inspected by FSIS.

Although the products subject to recall bear the USDA mark of inspection, they were produced in an establishment without a federal grant of inspection. These items were shipped to retail grocery store locations in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.

Several types of frozen dumpling products were produced between Feb. 20 and June 26, 2023. 

Recalled products:

• 8-oz. plastic bag packages containing 10 pieces of “Mulan Dumpling Pork & Cabbage Dumplings”.
• 8-oz. plastic bag packages containing 10 pieces of “Mulan Dumpling Curry Seasoned Chicken Dumplings”.
• 8-oz. plastic bag packages containing 10 pieces of “Mulan Dumpling Shrimp & Chives Dumplings” containing pork.

As of the posting of this recall, there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. 

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

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The problem was discovered during routine FSIS monitoring when a shipment of frozen, raw lamb carcasses and bone in lamb leg products imported from Chile was identified that was not presented for FSIS import reinspection.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ freezers. 

These items were shipped to a Texas state-inspected facility for further processing.

The frozen, raw lamb items were produced on Feb. 22 through March 13, 2023.

The following products are subject to recall:

• Cartons weighing approximately 40-lb., containing raw frozen pieces of “Simunovic S.A. Frozen Bone in Lamb Leg ABO” produced by Frigorifico Simunovic S.A. with a “Best Before Use By” date of 02/15/2026 to 02/21/2026 and shipping mark ENA036-2023-A.
• Cartons weighing approximately 47-lb., containing raw frozen pieces of “Frozen Lamb Carcasses” produced by Frigorifico Simunovic S.A. with a “Best Before Use By” date of 02/27/2025 to 03/12/2025 and shipping mark ENA036-2023.

The products subject to recall do not bear the USDA mark of inspection. Each carton bears the Chile establishment number 12-01. 

As of the posting of this recall, there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. 

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

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The problem was discovered during routine FSIS surveillance activities when the ready-to-eat pork rind products were observed for sale without the USDA mark of inspection. FSIS determined that the producer is not an FSIS-inspected facility.

These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ pantries. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

The pork rind products of various flavors were produced on various dates from Sept. 9, 2021, through May 5, 2023. 

The following products are subject to recall:

• 2.0-oz. clear bags containing Mitten Gourmet “PARMESAN GARLIC Pork Rinds” 
• 2.0-oz. clear bags containing Mitten Gourmet “PIZZA Pork Rinds”
• 2.0-oz. clear bags containing Mitten Gourmet “BUFFALO Pork Rinds”
• 2.0-oz. clear bags containing Mitten Gourmet “NACHO CHEESE Pork Rinds”
• 2.0-oz. clear bags containing Mitten Gourmet “JALAPENO Pork Rinds”
• 2.0-oz. clear bags containing Mitten Gourmet “HONEY MUSTARD Pork Rinds”
• 2.0-oz. clear bags containing Mitten Gourmet “DILL PICKLE Pork Rinds”
• 2.0-oz. clear bags containing Mitten Gourmet “BARBECUE Pork Rinds”
• 2.0-oz. clear bags containing Mitten Gourmet “SALT N PEPPER Pork Rinds”

Product labels can be viewed here.

The products subject to recall do not bear the USDA mark of inspection because Mitten Gourmet, LLC, is not a federally inspected establishment.  

As of the posting of this recall, there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions linked to consumption of these products.

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The problem was discovered when FSIS was conducting routine FSIS testing of ground beef derived from this product and the sample confirmed positive for STEC O103. 

The boneless beef chuck items were packed on Feb. 16, 2023.

These items were shipped to distributors, federal establishments, retail locations, and wholesale locations, which includes hotels, restaurants, and institutions, in Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.

Recalled product:

• Various weights corrugated boxes containing “Elkhorn Valley Pride Angus Beef 61226 BEEF CHUCK 2PC BNLS; Packed on 2/16/23.” 
• The complete list of serial numbers and box count numbers for the boneless beef chuck product that are subject to recall can be found here.

The product subject to recall bears establishment number “EST. M-19549” inside the USDA mark of inspection. 

As of the posting of this recall, there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to the consumption of these products.

Distributors and other customers who have purchased these products for further processing should not use them or further distribute them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

About E. coli infections
Anyone who has eaten any of the implicated beef and developed symptoms of E. coli infection should seek medical attention and tell their doctor about their possible exposure to the bacteria. Specific tests are required to diagnose the infections, which can mimic other illnesses.

The symptoms of E. coli infections vary for each person but often include severe stomach cramps and diarrhea, which is often bloody. Some patients may also have a fever. Most patients recover within five to seven days. Others can develop severe or life-threatening symptoms and complications, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

About 5 to 10 percent of those diagnosed with E. coli infections develop a potentially life-threatening kidney failure complication, known as a hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Symptoms of HUS include fever, abdominal pain, feeling very tired, decreased frequency of urination, small unexplained bruises or bleeding, and pallor. 

Many people with HUS recover within a few weeks, but some suffer permanent injuries or death. This condition can occur among people of any age but is most common in children younger than five years old because of their immature immune systems, older adults because of deteriorating immune systems, and people with compromised immune systems such as cancer patients. 

People who experience HUS symptoms should immediately seek emergency medical care. People with HUS will likely be hospitalized because the condition can cause other serious and ongoing problems such as hypertension, chronic kidney disease, brain damage, and neurologic problems.

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FSIS is concerned that some products may be in retailers’ and consumers’ freezers.

The problem was discovered during routine FSIS surveillance activities when various frozen sfihas meat and poultry products that did not have the USDA mark of inspection were observed at a retail location. Upon further investigation, FSIS determined that the products were not produced in an FSIS-inspected establishment.

These items were shipped to retail locations in Florida and sold through Instagram.

The frozen, not-ready-to-eat sfihas items were produced on various dates since Oct. 2022. 

Recalled products:

• 260-g. pouch bag containing 5 pieces of “WOW SFIHAS CALABRESA Brazilian Kielbasa.”
• 260-g. pouch bag containing 5 pieces of “WOW SFIHAS QUEIJO BACON Cheese with Bacon.”
• 260-g. pouch bag containing 5 pieces of “WOW SFIHAS FRANGO CATUPIRY Cream Cheese Chicken.”
• 260-g. pouch bag containing 5 pieces of “WOW SFIHAS CARNE Beef.”

As of the posting of this recall, there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to the consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a response should contact a healthcare provider.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

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The problem was discovered through product and environmental testing performed by FSIS and the establishment, which identified Listeria monocytogenes in the processing environment and in products produced by the establishment.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ pantries, refrigerators or freezers. FSIS also expects there to be additional product labels added in the near future.

These items were shipped to retail locations and wholesale distributors in Illinois, Kentucky and Missouri.       

The various RTE meat items were produced from July 7, 2022, to Sept. 9, 2022. 

Recalled products:

• The list of products and product codes for the RTE meat products that are subject to recall can be found here and includes all package sizes for all products with the affected lot codes.
• Available labels for the RTE meat products can be found here.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST 20917” inside the USDA mark of inspection.         

As of the posting of this recall, there have been no confirmed reports of illness or adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

About Listeria infections
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any recalled products and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical treatment and tell their doctors about the possible Listeria exposure.

Also, anyone who has eaten any of the recalled product should monitor themselves for symptoms during the coming weeks because it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop. 

Symptoms of Listeria infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are required to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other illnesses. 

Pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people such as cancer patients who have weakened immune systems are particularly at risk of serious illnesses, life-threatening infections, and other complications. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, their infections can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.

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The problem was discovered when the establishment reported to FSIS that it received consumer complaints reporting thin blue plastic embedded inside the pork and chicken sausage product.

The fully cooked chicken and pork smoked sausage items were produced on June 30 There is concern that some consumers may have frozen the products and still have them in their home freezers..

These items were shipped to retail locations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and North Carolina.

The following product is subject to recall:

• 28-oz. vacuum sealed packages of “Georgia Special Chicken and Pork Smoked Sausage” with a sell-by date of 10-28-22.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P 9185” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

As of the posting of this recall, there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to the consumption of these products.

These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

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The problem was discovered when FSIS investigated and determined that the egg products were produced in Italy, a country ineligible to export egg products to the United States.  

These items were shipped to locations in California, Florida, Nevada, and New York.

The dried albumin egg products were produced on Feb. 2, 2022, March 18, 2022, June 17, 2022, and July 19, 2022. 

The following products are subject to recall:    

• 1.1-lb. plastic canister containing “Sosa ALBUWHIP” with lot code LALB22033, LALB22077, LALB22168 or LALB22200.                     

As of the posting of this recall, there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to the consumption of these products. 

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ pantries or in restaurants. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. Restaurants and institutions are urged not to serve these products. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

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 The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today that the problem was discovered after the firm received a customer complaint reporting they found metal in the RTE bacon topping product.

These items were shipped to distributors and retail locations nationwide. Some of the bacon product may have been used to produce other products. FSIS expects there to be additional products recalled containing the bacon. 

The RTE item was produced on various dates between Feb. 21 to Feb. 23 and March 3 to March 5. 

Recalled product:      

• 5-lb. packages containing “Golden Crisp PATRICK CUDAHY PRECOOKED BACON TOPPING” SKU 43200 12002 with lot codes 2054, 2062 and 2063.
• 5-lb. packages containing “Smithfield PRECOOKED BACON TOPPING” SKU 43200 12003 with lot codes 2063 and 2064.
• 5-lb. packages containing “Golden Crisp PATRICK CUDAHY FULLY COOKED BACON TOPPING APPLEWOOD SMOKED” SKU 43200 12296 with lot codes 2053 and 2062.
• 5-lb. packages containing “Smithfield FULLY COOKED BACON TOPPING” SKU 43200 12663 with lot code 2064.
• 5-lb. packages containing “MEMBER’S MARK FULLY COOKED BACON CRUMBLES” SKU 78742240923 with “BEST IF USED BY” date of “2022-11-18.”

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 27384” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to distributors and retail locations nationwide. Some of the bacon product may have been used to produce other products.

As of the posting of this recall, there have been no confirmed reports of injuries or adverse reactions due to the consumption of these products. 

FSIS is concerned that some products may be in consumers’ refrigerators or found at distributor and retail locations. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. Additionally, distributors and retailers are urged not to sell these products. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

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According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announcement, The problem was discovered after the firm received a consumer complaint reporting they found two metal pieces embedded in a sausage stick.

The recalled products were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

The RTE sausage sticks and luncheon loaf items were produced on various dates from April 5 to May 5. there is concern that consumers may have the products in their homes because of their long shelf life. 

Recalled products:

• 16-oz. plastic bags containing one luncheon loaf with a “Use/Refreeze by NOV. 11, 2022” date and lot numbers of 422094 and 422110.
• 23-oz. plastic bags containing 10 sausage sticks with a “Use/Refreeze by NOV. 13, 2022” date and lot numbers of 422094, 422102, 422112, 422116, 522122 and 522124.
• 10-oz. plastic bags containing four sausage sticks with a “Use/Refreeze by NOV. 13, 2022” date and lot numbers of 422094, 422102, 422112, 422116, 422119, 522122 and 522123.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 40200A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

As of the posting of this recall, there have been no confirmed reports of injuries or adverse reactions due to the consumption of these products. 

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

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