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Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereUSDA FSIS·044-2015·Announced 2015-03-13

Grand Papa's Recalls Fried Pork Skin Products Produced Without Inspection

Grand Papa's Inc. is recalling approximately 644 pounds of fried pork skin products produced without federal inspection. The products were shipped to a retail location in Michigan.

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 the recall as 'Class I' and 'High - Class I'. Per the rubric, USDA Class I recalls are assigned a severity score of 4 (Severe).

Plain-English summary

Grand Papa's Inc., a Detroit, Michigan establishment, is recalling approximately 644 pounds of fried pork skin products. The recall involves 2 oz. bags of Grand PaPas Pork Rinds, Grand PaPas Pork Rinds Barbecue, and Grand PaPas Pork Rinds Hot & Spicy. These products were produced on February 26, 2015, and packaged on February 27, 2015.

The recall was initiated because the products were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. The items bear the establishment number EST. 19606 inside the USDA mark of inspection and were shipped to a retail location in Michigan. The issue was discovered during routine FSIS in-plant verification activities.

FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Consumers who are concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is conducting recall effectiveness checks to verify that the product is no longer available to consumers.

The recalled product

Product
Grand Papa's Inc. Recalls Fried Pork Skin Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection
Brand
Grandpapa's Inc.
Manufacturer
Grandpapa's Inc.
Category
Food — Pork Products
Hazard

Distribution

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