The Recall Desk
SevereUSDA FSIS·016-2023·Announced 2023-05-10

Mitten Gourmet Recalls Ready-to-Eat Pork Rinds Produced Without Federal Inspection

Mitten Gourmet is recalling approximately 1,137 pounds of ready-to-eat pork rinds because they were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. Consumers are urged to discard or return the products.

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 the recall as 'High - Class I'. According to the rubric, if the agency's own classification is USDA Class I, the score must be at least 4.

Plain-English summary

Mitten Gourmet, LLC, a Freeland, Michigan establishment, is recalling approximately 1,137 pounds of ready-to-eat pork rind products. The recall involves 2.0-oz. clear bags of pork rinds in nine flavors: Parmesan Garlic, Pizza, Buffalo, Nacho Cheese, Jalapeno, Honey Mustard, Dill Pickle, Barbecue, and Salt N Pepper. These products were produced on various dates from September 9, 2021, through May 5, 2023.

The recall was initiated because the products were produced without the benefit of federal inspection and do not bear the USDA mark of inspection. Mitten Gourmet, LLC, is not a federally inspected establishment. The issue was discovered during routine surveillance activities by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) when the products were observed for sale without the required mark. The items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. However, FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ pantries. 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. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Mitten Gourmet, LLC, Recalls Ready-to-Eat Pork Rind Products Produced without Benefit of Inspection
Category
Food — Ready-to-Eat Meat
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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