The Recall Desk
HighUSDA FSIS·028-2014·Announced 2014-05-16

Transatlantic Foods Recalls Pork and Poultry Products Due to Lack of Inspection

Transatlantic Foods is recalling approximately 222,000 pounds of pork and poultry products because they were produced without the required USDA inspection.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves food products produced without mandatory inspection, which are considered unfit for human consumption. This fits the 'High' severity criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Transatlantic Foods, Inc., a New York company, is recalling approximately 222,000 pounds of pork and poultry products. The recall was issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) because the products did not receive the full benefit of inspection.

The company operates establishments in Scranton, Pa., and Andover, N.J. The Andover facility had not been issued a FSIS Grant of Inspection, meaning FSIS personnel were not assigned to the site. Despite this, the facility produced products using labels approved for the Scranton establishment and bearing its establishment number. Additionally, some products were produced in undisclosed locations without inspection. Products produced without inspection are considered unfit for human consumption.

The recalled items include duck fat, various types of uncured bacon, and fresh sausages under the brands Aux Delices des Bois and Chestnut Valley. Affected products bear specific package codes (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through 136). Consumers should check their pantries for these specific items and package codes.

The recalled product

Product
New York Firm Recalls Pork and Poultry Products Due To Lack of Inspection

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.