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Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereUSDA FSIS·041-2023·Announced 2023-09-05

AJC International Recalls Frozen Raw Pork Imported Without Reinspection

AJC International is recalling approximately 17,428 pounds of frozen raw pork products that were imported into the United States without undergoing required reinspection.

The agency’s classification

USDA FSIS: Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly classifies this recall as 'Class I' and 'High - Class I'. According to the rubric, if the agency's classification is USDA Class I, the score must be at least 4 (Severe).

Plain-English summary

AJC International, Inc., an importer based in Atlanta, Georgia, is recalling approximately 17,428 pounds of frozen, raw pork products. The specific product involved is 15-kg/33.07-lb. cases of “Frozen Pork Front Hock” with case code 18019 and Cert. No. 251497. These products have best before dates between July 14 and July 27, 2025, and bear Canadian establishment number “391” inside the Canadian mark of inspection.

The recall was initiated because the products were not presented for import reinspection into the United States, a requirement for certain imported meat products. This issue was identified during routine surveillance activities by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The products were shipped to distributors in Hawaii and American Samoa and were also exported to Palau.

There have been no reports of adverse reactions due to the consumption of these products. Consumers who have purchased these items are urged not to consume them and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. Restaurants and institutions are also urged not to serve these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
AJC International, Inc. Recalls Frozen, Raw Pork Products Imported Without Benefit of Import Reinspection
Category
Food — Raw Pork
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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