The Recall Desk
ModerateUSDA FSIS·016-2014·Announced 2014-02-26

Santa Maria Foods Recalls Various Meat Products Lacking Full USDA Inspection

Santa Maria Foods is recalling approximately 8,895 pounds of various meat products because they were imported without full USDA inspection. No illnesses have been reported.

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 Class II (Low) by the agency, and the source explicitly states that no illnesses have been reported, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score involving low-risk contamination or precautionary measures.

Plain-English summary

Santa Maria Foods Corporation, a Canadian establishment, is recalling approximately 8,895 pounds of various meat products, including salami, mortadella, and ham. The recall was initiated because the products were imported into the United States without the benefit of full USDA inspection. Without this inspection, a remote possibility of adverse health consequences exists.

The affected products include specific varieties of iSopressata Salami, iMASTRO Milano Salami, iMASTRO Calabrese Salami Hot, iMASTRO Sopressata Round, iMASTRO Sopressata Salami, iMASTRO Mortadella with Pistachios, iMASTRO Jambon de Paris Cooked Ham, and iMASTRO Mortadella. These packages bear the Canadian establishment number 340 or 224. The products were distributed in Arizona, California, and Florida, and were also exported to Australia, Tahiti, New Zealand, Fiji, and Thailand.

FSIS and the company have received no reports of illness due to consumption of these products. Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Santa Maria Foods at 1-888-886-4428. Anyone concerned about illness should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Canadian Firm Recalls Various Meat Products Without Import Inspection
Category
Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

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