The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0954-2016·Announced 2016-04-13

Bj's Recalls Deli Ham Sliced on Shared Equipment

Bj's Wholesale Club is recalling ESSKAY LS FF HAM sold in deli bags because it may have been sliced on equipment used for mortadella with pistachios.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, and the hazard is a potential cross-contact issue rather than a confirmed high-risk pathogen or structural defect, fitting the criteria for a moderate, precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Bj's Wholesale Club is recalling ESSKAY LS FF HAM, a deli service item sold in a deli bag. The recall is due to the possibility that the ham was sliced on the same equipment where mortadella with pistachios was sliced.

The affected product was sold at BJ's locations in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Deli items were sold from January 20, 2016, to February 3, 2016, at 71 affected clubs.

Consumers who purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the store of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
ESSKAY LS FF HAM, sold in a deli bag. This is a deli service item
Manufacturer
Bj Wholesale Club
Category
Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 8 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 71 recalled by Bj Wholesale Club under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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