Olymel Recalls Ready-to-Eat Ham Due to Salmonella Enteritidis Contamination
Olymel S.E.C./L.P. is recalling approximately 6,804 pounds of ready-to-eat ham products due to possible Salmonella Enteritidis contamination. The products were shipped to distributors in California for institutional use.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly classifies this as a 'Class I' recall, which corresponds to a 'Severe' rating under the rubric for USDA Class I recalls.
Plain-English summary
Olymel S.E.C./L.P., a Quebec, Canada establishment, is recalling approximately 6,804 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) ham products that may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis. The specific product is a 12-lb. plastic film vacuum package of “Celebrity EXTRA LEAN IMPORTED HAM 98% FAT FREE” with product codes “20309 11 – 91”, “20309 21 – 91”, “20309 31 – 91”, “20309 41 – 91” or “20309 51 – 91” printed on the side of the packaging. These items bear Canadian establishment number 180 inside the Canadian inspection mark located below the ingredient list.
The recall was initiated after the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) collected a routine product import sample that tested positive for Salmonella Enteritidis. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) determined that the recalled product was associated with the positive sample result. The products were packaged on November 5, 2020, and shipped to distributors in California for further distribution for institutional use.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. However, consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, a bacterial foodborne illness characterized by diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. Older adults, infants, and persons with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe illness. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Olymel S.E.C./L.P. Recalls Ready-to-Eat Ham Products Due to Possible Salmonella Enteritidis Contamination
- Category
- Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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