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

FSIS is concerned that these products may be available in retailers’ deli counters and available for consumers to purchase. Also, these products may be in retailers’ freezers.

The recalled items were shipped to retail locations in California.                 

Recalled products:

• 19- to 24-lb. box containing “Chicharrón con carne/Pork Skin with Meat” with lot codes 2193CON0281, 2203CON0283, 2213CON0285, 2223CON0287, 2233CON0289 and use by date between August 7-11, 2024, and shipping mark 176.
• 24- to 30-lb. box containing “Carnitas de Cerdo/Seasoned Pieces of Pork Meat” with lot codes 2123CON0272, 2133CON0273, 2193CON0282, 2203CON0284, 2213CON0286, 2223CON0288, 2233CON0290 and use by date between July 31, 2024-August 1, 2024, and between August 7, 2024-August 11, 2024, and shipping mark 177.

The products subject to recall bear Mexican establishment number “TIF No. 681” inside the Mexican mark of inspection. Product labels can be viewed here.

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

Retailers 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, raw beef tripe, beef feet, and lamb tripe items were produced from Jan. 2023 through Aug. 2023. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers.

The problem was discovered during FSIS surveillance activities. FSIS determined that the firm produced the beef and lamb products without the benefit of federal inspection.

These items were shipped to distributors and retail locations in New Jersey and New York. 

Recalled product:

• Approximately 30-lb. cardboard boxes containing “E.N.A. MEAT PACKING CORP. HALAL BEEF TRIPE (green tripe).”
• Approximately 25-lb. cardboard boxes containing “E.N.A. MEAT PACKING CORP. HALAL BEEF FEET.”
• Approximately 30-lb. cardboard boxes containing “E.N.A. MEAT PACKING CORP. HALAL LAMB TRIPE.”

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “#17778M” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Consumers may see the cardboard boxes, or the product may have been taken out the boxes and placed in the meat display at the retailer.

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 an illness or injury 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 when an FSIS-regulated establishment notified FSIS that its supplier of FDA-regulated lettuce is conducting a recall because the lettuce may be contaminated with deer feces.  

FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that this product should not be consumed.

The RTE salad and wrap products were produced on Aug. 1, 2023, and Aug. 2, 2023. 

The products were shipped to retail locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

The products subject to public health alert:

• 8.65-oz. plastic film packages containing “Chicken Caesar Wrap FRESH SEASONS Kitchen” with lot code 21323 and 21423 and Sell by dates of 8/9/2023 and 8/10/2023.
• 7.2-oz. plastic film packages containing “Chicken Caesar Wrap FRESH SEASONS Kitchen” with lot code 21323 and Fresh Thru date of 8/10/2023.
• 8.5-oz. plastic clam shell packages containing “Chicken Caesar Salad FRESH SEASONS Kitchen” with lot code 21323 and Fresh Thru date of 8/9/2023.
• 8.55-oz. plastic clam shell packages containing “Chef Salad FRESH SEASONS Kitchen” with lot codes 21323 and 21423 and Sell by dates of 8/9/2023 and 8/10/2023.
• 5.85-oz. plastic clam shell packages containing “Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Salad FRESH SEASONS Kitchen” with lot codes 21323 and 21423 and Sell by dates of 8/9/2023 and 8/10/2023.

The products bear the establishment number “P-45091” or “Est. 45091” on the front label.                           

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

Food products exposed to filth, like animal feces, can make you or your family members sick. Deer feces can carry dangerous pathogens in their waste.

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The endeavor unites a group of scientists from ARS, universities, and the food industry, each specializing in various fields, to combat Salmonella, a foodborne pathogen that infects a million Americans annually. The challenge aligns with the ongoing efforts of the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to develop a more effective strategy for reducing human Salmonella illnesses associated with poultry.

The primary objective of ARS is to integrate its research and expand understanding of how and where Salmonella poses the highest risk of contamination in meat and poultry products. This knowledge will prove invaluable in developing enhanced monitoring tools for meat and poultry producers to detect Salmonella contamination.

Salmonella, the bacterium responsible for the illness known as salmonellosis, is present in nearly every corner of our environment — from animals (including pets) to food, water, soil, and even the air. Individuals infected with Salmonella experience a range of symptoms including diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, chills, headache, nausea, and vomiting. The infection can result in long-term health complications and even death in severe cases.

To tackle this pervasive issue, the ARS team will combine their ongoing research efforts by combining, standardizing, and coordinating their work to create unified datasets. This collaborative approach will enable them to identify broader trends, emerging threats, and innovative strategies for mitigating Salmonella.

There are more than 2,500 types of Salmonella bacteria, each presenting different risks across various production systems. To effectively manage the vast amount of data, the research team will employ machine-learning tools, streamlining the analysis and integration process. The collaborative nature of the project will foster knowledge-sharing among researchers, potentially leading to groundbreaking discoveries.

The Salmonella Grand Challenge will empower researchers to deepen their understanding of Salmonella risks, develop accurate predictive models, and create monitoring tools specifically tailored for meat and poultry producers. Ultimately, the team aims to contribute to the Healthy People 2030 objective of reducing salmonellosis cases by 25 percent.

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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 the establishment notified FSIS that they had received multiple consumer complaints regarding bloated soup packages. Upon further review, the establishment found that some product spoiled prematurely. The establishment’s lab testing of the prematurely spoiled products found high levels of spoilage bacteria in the products.

FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that these products should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase. However, FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers.

The following items were shipped to retail locations nationwide and exported to Mexico.

The following products are subject to the public health alert:

• 48-oz. packages containing two 24-oz. cups of “Ivar’s PUGET SOUND CLAM CHOWDER WITH BACON” with Use By dates 4/26/2023, 4/27/2023, 5/3/2023, 5/4/2023, 5/5/2023, 5/11/2023, 5/23/2023, 5/30/2023, 6/2/2023, 6/6/2023, 6/7/2023, 7/5/2023, 7/20/2023, 8/1/2023, 8/10/2023, and 8/17/2023.  
• 48-oz. packages containing two 24-oz. cups of “Ivar’s Loaded Baked Potato Soup” with Use By dates 5/9/2023, 5/19/2023, 6/16/2023, and 7/18/2023.
• 48-oz. packages containing two 24-oz. cups of “Ivar’s Rustic Zuppa Toscana Italian Sausage and Vegetable Soup” with Use By dates 4/30/2023, 5/2/2023, 5/14/2023, 5/15/2023, 5/21/2023, 5/22/2023, and 5/30/2023.
• 20-oz. cup of “Ivar’s PUGET SOUND Clam Chowder WITH BACON” with Use By dates 4/26/2023, 5/5/2023, 6/6/2023, 7/20/2023, and 8/10/2023.
• 20-oz. cup of “PIKE PLACE FISH MARKET WORLD FAMOUS CLAM CHOWDER WITH BACON” with Use By dates 5/4/2023, 7/5/2023, and 8/1/2023.

The products bear establishment number “EST. 20173” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Product labels can be seen here.

As of the posting of this alert, there have been no confirmed reports of illness due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a health care provider. 

Consumption of food contaminated with spoilage organisms can cause illness in immunocompromised individuals.

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 when the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets notified FSIS that it had observed the meat salami product stored at non-refrigerated temperatures at a retail store in Brooklyn, New York. The product is not shelf stable but was not labeled with a handling statement indicating that it should be kept refrigerated. FSIS’ investigation identified additional varieties of halal meat and poultry sausage products with the brand name “Sheikh” produced by Alef Sausage Inc. in commerce that did not bear a handling statement.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be on retailers’ shelves or in consumers’ pantries.

These items were shipped to retail locations in New York and distributors in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

The RTE meat and poultry sausage products were produced and distributed into commerce on various dates from 2018 through April 2023.

Recalled products:

• Vacuum-packed packages containing 1 piece of “Sheikh BEEF SALAMI ZABIHA HALAL.”
• Vacuum-packed packages containing 1 piece of “Sheikh TASHENTSKAYA SALAMI ZABIHA HALAL.”
• Vacuum-packed packages containing 1 piece of “Sheikh BEEF CERVELAT ZABIHA HALAL.”
• Vacuum-packed packages containing 1 piece of “Sheikh Musulmanskaya Lamb Premium ZABIHA HALAL.”
• Vacuum-packed packages containing 1 piece of “Sheikh MUSUL’MANSKAYA SALAMI ZABIHA HALAL.”
• Vacuum-packed packages containing 1 piece of “Sheikh MUSUL’MANSKAYA PREMIUM SALAMI ZABIHA HALAL.”
• Vacuum-packed packages containing 1 piece of “Sheikh BEEF BOLOGNA ZABIHA HALAL.”
• Vacuum-packed packages containing 1 piece of “Sheikh Musulmanskaya Chicken Premium ZABIHA HALAL.”

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 21174” or “EST. P-21174” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

FSIS’ investigation identified additional varieties of halal meat and poultry sausage products with the brand name “Sheikh” produced by Alef Sausage Inc. in commerce that did not bear a handling statement.

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 an illness 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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These items were shipped to schools in Minnesota. While the product was distributed to schools, it was through a commercial sale and was not part of the food provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety for the National School Lunch Program.

The problem was discovered when the firm notified the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) that it received a report from a school that food handlers found thin, wire-like metal on the outside of the product during preparation. The material was not reported to be embedded in the product.

The frozen, ready-to-eat beef sambusa items were produced on Dec. 30, 2022, and Feb. 21, 2023. 

Recalled product:

• Bulk boxes containing 75 pieces of “HOYO Beef Sambusa Ground Beef Pastry with Onions and Spices” and lot codes N341-S and N333-S.

The product subject to recall bears the establishment number “EST. 47424” 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. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is concerned that some products may be in school freezers. Schools are urged not to serve this product. This product should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

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The RTE broccoli stuffed chicken breast product was produced by Vanguard Culinary Group, LTD, a Fayetteville, N.C. establishment, on Dec. 3.

The problem was discovered when consumers reported to FSIS that the product labeled as fully cooked appeared to be raw.

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

FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that this product should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because the product is no longer available for consumers to purchase.

This item was shipped to retail locations in Alabama, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

Product is subject to the public health alert:

• 16 oz (1 lb.) vacuum sealed trays containing “PARK STREET DELI Broccoli Stuffed Chicken BONELESS SKINLESS CHICKEN BREAST HAND STUFFED WITH BROCCOLI & CHEDDAR AU GRATIN” with a use by date of 1/30/2023.
• The product subject to this public health alert bears establishment number “P-8334” inside the USDA 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 an injury or illness 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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Recalled brands include Armour, Kroger, Goya, Prairie Belt, Hargis House, Grace, and Great Value. 

The problem was discovered when the company notified FSIS after observing spoiled and/or leaking cans from multiple production dates at the establishment’s warehouse.

A subsequent investigation by the establishment determined that the cans subject to recall may have been damaged in a manner that is not readily apparent to consumers, which may allow foodborne pathogens to enter the cans.

FSIS is concerned that some products may be on retail shelves or in consumers’ pantries.

The meat and poultry products were produced between Dec. 12, 2022, and Jan. 13, 2023. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

Recalled products:

• The products subject to recall bear the establishment number “P4247” on the product cans.
• Labels and product codes can be viewed here.

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 an injury or illness 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 during routine FSIS surveillance activities when it was determined that the frozen, fully cooked jambalaya and gumbo products did not have the USDA mark of inspection and were produced in an establishment that was not inspected by USDA. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ freezers. 

These items were shipped to retail locations in Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas.

The frozen, fully cooked jambalaya and gumbo items were produced beginning in Sept. 2021 and have various sell by dates.

Recalled products:

• 32-oz. Plastic containers of “Lady Jambalaya Homemade Jambalaya.”
• 32-oz. Plastic containers of “Lady Jambalaya Homemade Gumbo.”

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

As of the posting of this recall, there have been no confirmed reports of 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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FSIS discovered the problem during routine inspection activities where Listeria monocytogenes was found on surfaces where the product came into contact. With sell by dates through 2023, FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers.

The ready to eat sausage products were produced on various dates from May 23, 2022, through Nov. 25, 2022, and shipped to retail locations nationwide on various dates from Dec. 23, 2022, through Jan. 17, 2023. 

Recalled products:

• 6-oz. plastic tray of “FREDERIK’S by meijer SPANISH STYLE charcuterie sampler tray” with sell by date 4/15/23.
• 6-oz. plastic tray of “Boar’s Head CHARCUTUERIE TRIO” with sell by dates 4/13/23, 4/14/23, and 4/15/23.
• 7-oz. plastic tray of “COLAMECO’S PRIMO NATURALE GENOA UNCURED SALAMI” with sell by date 12/23/23.
• 7-oz. plastic tray of “COLAMECO’S PRIMO NATURALE BLACK PEPPER UNCURED SALAMI” with use by dates 12/22/23, 12/30/23, and 1/17/24.
• 1-lb. plastic tray of “DEL DUCA SOPRESSATA, COPPA & GENOA SALAMI” with sell by dates 4/13/23 and 4/14/23. 
• 1-lb. plastic tray of “DEL DUCA CALABRESE, PROSCIUTTO & COPPA” with  sell by date 5/6/23.
• 1-lb. plastic tray of “DEL DUCA GENOA SALAMI, UNCURED PEPPERONI & HARD SALAMI” with use by date 5/4/23.
• 12-oz. plastic tray of “Gourmet Selection SOPRESSATA, CAPOCOLLO, HARD SALAME” with sell by date 4/14/23.

The products subject to recall have establishment number “EST. 54” printed inside the USDA mark of inspection on this labels. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.                 

As of the posting of the recall, there had been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions related to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness 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.

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 of the 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 products 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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These items were sold at retail locations in California and through online sales.

A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase. However, FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ freezers. 

The fully cooked, frozen swai fried fish cutlet products were produced from July 2022 to September 2022 and have a shelf life of two years. 

Product subject to the public health alert:

• 1-lb. vacuum-packed packages containing “Fried Fish Cutlet.” 

The products involved in this public health alert do not bear the establishment number or a USDA mark of inspection.

FSIS discovered the problem when it was conducting surveillance at an online retailer and found FSIS-regulated products without a USDA mark of inspection.

As of the posting of this alert, there have been no confirmed reports of 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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