The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1445-2023·Announced 2023-08-23

Bacon Cure Product Recalled for Possible Metal Contamination

Newly Weds Foods recalls a bacon cure product due to possible contamination with small metal pieces. Consumers who purchased this product should not use it.

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: FDA Class III recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. Metal contamination is treated as low-risk contamination consistent with Class III guidelines, which typically warrant a score of 1 or 2.

Plain-English summary

Newly Weds Foods, Inc. is recalling its R03361 HAHN'S SPECIAL BACON CURE HS X1 product (40-pound units) due to possible contamination with small pieces of metal, approximately 1mm in size or smaller.

The affected product was distributed to commercial accounts in California, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, and Wisconsin. The product code is 30627DA005 (62723).

Consumers and food service operators who have this product should not use it. If you have purchased this bacon cure, contact Newly Weds Foods, Inc. for further instructions on safe disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Newly Weds Foods R03361 HAHN'S SPECIAL BACON CURE HS X1 40lbs
Manufacturer
Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
Hazard
  • metal-contamination
  • choking

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • 30627DA005 (62723)

Distribution

Distributed in 10 states:

  • CA
  • IA
  • IL
  • IN
  • MD
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • WI