The Recall Desk
ModerateUSDA FSIS·042-2014·Announced 2014-06-27

Wegman's Organic Deli Ham Recalled for Plastic Contamination

E. G. Emils & Sons is recalling Wegman's Organic Ham due to possible plastic contamination. No injuries 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 USDA Class II, and the source explicitly states that no injuries or illnesses have been reported, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

E. G. Emils & Sons, Inc., a Philadelphia-based establishment, is recalling approximately 5,896 pounds of Wegman's Food You Feel Good About Organic Ham. The recall is due to the possibility that the product is contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically a piece of plastic that broke off from an interlocker belt during production.

The affected product bears the establishment code iEST 9935 and was produced on May 29, 2014. It was shipped to Wegman's locations in Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia to be sliced at deli counters. The organic ham was sold between June 12 and June 25, 2014. Specific pack lot numbers involved are 14941309, 14941310, and 14941311.

Neither the company nor the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has received reports of injury associated with the consumption of this product. Consumers with questions about the recall should contact E.G. Emils & Sons, Inc. at 215-763-9824.

The recalled product

Product
Pennsylvania Firm Recalls Deli Ham Product Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Category
Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

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