Hormel Recalls Spiced Deli Ham for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Hormel Foods is recalling approximately 945 pounds of ready-to-eat spiced deli ham products due to misbranding and an undeclared milk allergen. The products were distributed to retail locations in Pennsylvania.
What this means for you
Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly classifies this recall as 'Class I' (field_recall_classification: 'Class I' and field_risk_level: 'High - Class I'). According to the rubric, if the agency's own classification is FDA Class I or USDA Class I, the score must be 5 (Critical).
Plain-English summary
Hormel Foods Corporation is recalling approximately 945 pounds of ready-to-eat spiced deli ham products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The product may contain milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. The specific product is "Hormel Spiced Ham With Natural Juices" with lot code 051424, packaged in 5-lb. plastic casing or various weight packages sliced from a retail deli. The product was packaged on November 17, 2023, and bears establishment number "EST. 199" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The issue was identified when retail deli employees observed cheese in the spiced deli ham product during slicing. The product does not contain milk as a declared ingredient, so the allergen is not listed on the label. These items were shipped to retail locations in Pennsylvania, where they were sliced in the deli area for consumer purchase. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
Consumers who have purchased these products and have an allergy to milk should not consume them. The products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Delis and foodservice locations are urged not to serve these products. Consumers can contact Hormel Foods Customer Relations at 1-800-523-4635 or via the contact section on hormelfoods.com for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- Hormel Foods Recalls Ready-To-Eat Spiced Deli Ham Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen
- Brand
- Hormel Foods Corporation
- Manufacturer
- Hormel Foods Corporation
- Category
- Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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